By Walker Schuchardt, western suburbs Realtor · Market data Aug 2026
[WALKER'S TAKE — who Bartlett suits and what to know about the county split.]
Living in Bartlett
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Bartlett’s small downtown sits by its Metra station, and much of the village is made up of residential neighborhoods with forest preserves and trails nearby.
The homes
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Getting around
Bartlett’s station is on Metra’s Milwaukee District West line, with service to Union Station in Chicago. Inbound weekday trains take about 67 minutes to Union Station, and the fastest makes it in 51. (Metra weekday schedule, October 2026.)
Schools
Much of Bartlett is served by School District U-46, including Bartlett High School. Because the village spans three counties, Walker confirms both the school assignment and the county for each property.
