Barrington station on the Union Pacific/Northwest Line sits at the edge of the village’s compact downtown, where Metra trains run every 30–40 minutes during peak periods and reach Ogilvie Transportation Center in about 55 minutes. Residents can walk from the platform to the Metra lot, several restaurants, coffee shops, and the public library in under five minutes, eliminating the need for a car on most weekday trips. The station also provides direct service to major employment corridors along the Northwest Highway corridor and quick transfers at Ogilvie to CTA lines serving the Loop and Near North Side.
Barrington currently has 29 single family homes for sale, 6 townhouses for sale, 8 condos for sale, and 4 lots for sale. There is 1 foreclosure for sale. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 4 new construction homes for sale that are within a mile.