The car is usually the favored method to navigate this part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. It is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Edens Expressway, from anywhere in this village, and it is very easy to park. In contrast, getting around by public transit is difficult in Northbrook. Nonetheless, commuters are served by the Northbrook Station on the Milwaukee District / North Line. Property owners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are not especially far-removed from most homes. It is at times difficult for people walking to move around in this part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area since few daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle.