Helping an aging parent in Barrington? The Barrington area has three ways to get a parent to appointments without driving: Pace's Barrington Dial-A-Ride, a township senior taxi program, and volunteer drivers. Here are the numbers.
Getting a parent to appointments in Barrington.
The Barrington area has three ways to get a parent to appointments without driving. Pace's Barrington Dial-A-Ride is the public option. The Barrington Senior Taxicab Program serves township residents 65 and older and people with disabilities. BACOA Easy Riders arranges volunteer drivers for residents 60 and older.
The Barrington area crosses the Cook-Lake county line. For a parent on the Lake County side, Medicare counseling is still available through Illinois SHIP at 1-800-252-8966.
Two of our guides pair well with this page: Choosing home care for when rides are no longer enough, and Aging in place for home changes that keep a parent safe.
Editorial Review. Last verified: October 30, 2026 · Next review: April 30, 2027
Getting Around
Barrington Dial-A-Ride (Pace)
Service: Serves the Village of Barrington, Lake Barrington, Barrington Township, Cuba Township, and parts of Deer Park and Palatine Township.
Phone: (800) 451-4599
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Barrington Senior Taxicab Program
Eligibility: Barrington Township residents 65+ and people with disabilities.
Reservations: (847) 253-4411
Program information: (847) 381-5632 ext. 0
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
BACOA Easy Riders
Service: Volunteer rides for Barrington-area residents 60+.
Phone: (847) 381-5030
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Medicare & Benefits Help
Cook County homeowners 65+ can cut their property tax bill. See how the Senior Exemption and Senior Freeze work. Behind on heating bills? Here's how LIHEAP works in the NW suburbs.
Medicare Counseling & Area Agency on Aging
Illinois SHIP (free Medicare counseling): 1-800-252-8966
AgeOptions (Area Agency on Aging, suburban Cook County): 708-383-0258, ageoptions.org
Timely: Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 to Dec 7. See our Medicare Open Enrollment guide.
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Rules for benefits and legal documents vary by situation and change over time. This is general information. Consider talking with an elder law attorney or your local Area Agency on Aging for guidance specific to your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What senior transportation is available in Barrington?
Pace's Barrington Dial-A-Ride ((800) 451-4599), the Barrington Senior Taxicab Program ((847) 253-4411), and BACOA Easy Riders volunteer rides ((847) 381-5030).
Who qualifies for the Barrington senior taxi program?
Barrington Township residents 65 and older and people with disabilities; call (847) 381-5632 ext. 0 for details.
Where can Barrington residents get free Medicare counseling?
Illinois SHIP, 1-800-252-8966.