Title: Barrington Travel Guide: Best of Barrington, Chicago Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Barrington](https://expedia.co.uk/Barrington-Hotels.d55053.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Barrington](https://expedia.co.uk/Barrington-Holiday-Rentals.d55053.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Barrington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Barrington.d55053.Car-Hire-Guide)[Barrington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Barrington.d55053.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Barrington Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![St. Charles Town street view in St. Charles Town of Illinois.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55053/b2d2fac8-c264-462c-a408-685565235723.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Charles Town street view in St. Charles Town of Illinois.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55053/b2d2fac8-c264-462c-a408-685565235723.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the few places in Illinois you can spot these magnificent birds on a regular basis. The call of this bird might be the most hideous in the wild. It sounds like a rusty door hinge and is very distinct. This is a bird you always hear before you see. These are very rare in Illinois. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/2a0d368a-a6ce-4eb1-9dda-42714dfbf66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A male bobolink in breeding plumage looking for a girlfriend. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/cae38edb-d510-4408-887e-6594286de018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A beautiful savannah sparrow in a native prairie setting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/b2e35018-e986-4247-a3d8-b3aed22060c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Barrington Things to do - Top hotels in Barrington - Top Holiday Rentals in Barrington ![Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8058/ce2102d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport O'Hare International Airport Chicago IL £169 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,211 reviews) Easy booking, they let me check in early which I needed it. Friendly staff, nice bed, good shower pressure, clean room. Just need some updating to make it brighter room. Overall satisfied with my stay. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=8058&PinnedHotelID=8058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55053) ![Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20400/20348/9004f7ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG 5440 N River Rd Rosemont IL £99 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rosemont. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,726 reviews) Everything was great Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=20348&PinnedHotelID=20348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55053) ![Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/670000/665000/664918/f3b451c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport 4200 North River Road Schiller Park IL £51 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiller Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8/10 Very Good! (2,847 reviews) Everything great Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=664918&PinnedHotelID=664918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55053) [See all 1,603 properties in Barrington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=55053) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Enjoy Spectacular Sunset Views ☀️ On True Lakefront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67330000/67327800/67327753/a2371ac0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Enjoy Spectacular Sunset Views ☀️ On True Lakefront Fox Lake IL Stay at this holiday home in Fox Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jet Funn and Turner Lake Fen Nature Preserve are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews) Wonderful place to stay!The kitchen had all supplies needed to help make dishes for Thanksgiving. All appliances worked well. Beautiful view of the lake! Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fox-Lake-Hotels-Enjoy-Spectacular-Views-From-Inside-The-Home-And-Relax-While-Soaking-In-Sunset.h67327753.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy 3-bedroom house in family-oriented Melrose Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109911900/109911889/83293a59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy 3-bedroom house in family-oriented Melrose Park. Melrose Park IL Stay at this holiday home in Franklin Park. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Allstate Arena and Edge Ice ... 10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) I must not have paid attention to the listing. I was pleasantly surprised with as much space there was in this house. The neighborhood is quiet (except for my barking dogs). Everything you could think of was thought of....including a welcome note with chocolates. My daughter-in-law is graduating ... Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Hotels-Cozy-3-Bedroom-House-In-Family-Oriented-Melrose-Park.h109911889.Hotel-Information) ![Your Next Vacation Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96690000/96685300/96685294/90a99332_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Your Next Vacation Home Des Plaines IL Stay at this holiday home in Des Plaines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Allstate Arena and Rivers ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) House was in good condition with a nice smell throughout. Instructions were left around the house, which made it easy to know what was expected. We got snow the morning of our departure and someone was out scooping the driveway for us, nice and early! Would recommended! Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Hotels-Your-Next-Vacation-Home.h96685294.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Barrington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=55053&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Barrington hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55053&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55053&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55053&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55053&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55053&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55053&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Wrigley Field featuring a city, a sporting event and city views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034754/d10ea4fa-9a61-425f-b749-3325e9303223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrigley Field Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrigley-Field-Lakeview.d6034754.Attraction) ![Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156167/9a44be22-322b-4187-8844-e2aa99b46184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Michigan Avenue You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Michigan-Avenue-Downtown-Chicago.d6156167.Attraction) ![McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069191/6dd1da52-961b-4d36-a030-f105009f678b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McCormick Place Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges. [](https://expedia.co.uk/McCormick-Place-Near-South-Side.d6069191.Attraction) ![Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069215/a6173fc5-04f4-4a58-b70a-61c78e1b648e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Navy Pier A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Navy-Pier-Downtown-Chicago.d6069215.Attraction) ![Soldier Field which includes a high-rise building, a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058043/a6d7265e-c5df-4d76-82e8-7937dba83c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Soldier Field Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Soldier-Field-Near-South-Side.d6058043.Attraction) ![Millennium Park which includes autumn colours, modern architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069201/87d76a1e-e63f-48a2-8892-fb54ee86f8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Millennium Park A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Millennium-Park-Downtown-Chicago.d6069201.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4851853/9464687e-f5ac-4a15-9285-f6e26537484c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket £18 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-navy-pier-centennial-wheel-ticket.a4851853.activity-details) ![Flyover in Chicago](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50023979/095bdacd-a8be-4515-aac0-469239aa8c0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flyover in Chicago £28 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/flyover-in-chicago.a50023979.activity-details) ![Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/766175/932beb0e-70fe-42a4-baff-df68960da73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour £30 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wendellas-90-min-chicago-river-architecture-tour.a766175.activity-details) ![Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46362450/da44d619-18fc-4969-97e2-f7b8d0da99b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago C3® by CityPASS® £79 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-c3-by-citypass.a46362450.activity-details) ![Color Factory Chicago Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49191714/feac7bb1-c7ea-4b19-8342-818eafa34e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Color Factory Chicago Ticket £25 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/color-factory-chicago-ticket.a49191714.activity-details) ![Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4556313/67d8adf7-64e5-458d-bd4c-e2cc830c3f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise £36 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-city-minibus-tour-with-optional-architecture-cruise.a4556313.activity-details) [See all activities in Barrington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Barrington.d55053.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Barrington ![One of the few places in Illinois you can spot these magnificent birds on a regular basis. The call of this bird might be the most hideous in the wild. It sounds like a rusty door hinge and is very distinct. This is a bird you always hear before you see. These are very rare in Illinois. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/2a0d368a-a6ce-4eb1-9dda-42714dfbf66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hoffman Estates ![Crystal clear waters in Puglia, southern Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7731/c3a73306-d7bf-4a36-b0a0-ec8e1b541211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Crystal Lake ![Schaumburg showing farmland as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8107/7b179969-16d6-495b-ac3c-37a8c384f796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Schaumburg ![697-47 Wildflower Sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9059/37a20135-452c-4a00-ae69-65158e41e160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Palatine - Cities near Barrington - Places of interest [Hoffman Estates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoffman-Estates.dx7602)[Crystal Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-Lake.dx7731)[Schaumburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Schaumburg.dx8107)[Palatine](https://expedia.co.uk/Palatine.dx9059)[Chicago](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago.dx178248)[Fox River Grove](https://expedia.co.uk/Fox-River-Grove.dx6216118) - [Arboretum of South Barrington ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arboretum-Of-South-Barrington-Chicago.d6175734.Attraction) - [The Catlow Theater ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Catlow-Theater-Barrington.d553248621532658589.Attraction) - [Lake Michigan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Michigan-United-States-of-America.d6338716.Attraction) - [Six Flags Great America ](https://expedia.co.uk/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago.d6023396.Attraction) - [Woodfield Mall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Woodfield-Mall-Chicago.d6064089.Attraction) - [Allstate Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/Allstate-Arena-Chicago.d6069163.Attraction) - [LEGOLAND® Discovery Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/LEGOLAND-Discovery-Center-Chicago.d6169680.Attraction) - [Wheaton College ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wheaton-College-Chicago.d6091385.Attraction) - [Morton Arboretum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Morton-Arboretum-Chicago.d6238155.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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