Long Grove Car Service
There is an 8-foot-6 covered bridge on the village logo that has been struck by vehicles dozens of times. If your chauffeur does not know that before he arrives, you are about to find out the hard way.
The Robert Parker Coffin covered bridge dates to 1906, carries a clearance of eight feet six inches, and sits on the main approach into historic downtown Long Grove. A luxury SUV with a roof rack will not clear it. An executive Sprinter will not clear it. A stretch will not clear it. The village has had to repair it repeatedly after strikes, and the strikes keep happening because out-of-town drivers follow a navigation app that does not model clearance.
We route around it. That is the entire trick, and it requires nothing except having driven here before. On any Long Grove booking involving a larger vehicle, the approach is planned to avoid the bridge before the chauffeur leaves.
The other thing to know about Long Grove is that village ordinance prohibits sidewalks, fences and residential street lights, deliberately, to preserve the rural character. It is a lovely place and it is very dark at night. Confirming the drive in advance is not optional here.
What We Know About Driving Long Grove
- The Robert Parker Coffin covered bridge, 1906, has an 8'6" clearance — SUVs with racks, Sprinters and stretches cannot clear it, and we route around it
- Village ordinance prohibits sidewalks, fences and residential street lights — the roads are genuinely dark at night
- Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Drive
- Chocolate Fest in May, Strawberry Fest in June, Apple Fest in September — historic downtown, and they change local traffic
- No Metra station; Barrington (UP-NW) and Prairie View (NCS) are the practical stops
Rates from Long Grove
| Destination | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|
| O'Hare International (ORD) | $149 | $179 |
Gratuity, tolls, airport fees, parking and flight tracking included. Other destinations and hourly charter on the full rate card.
| Airport | Approx. distance |
|---|---|
| O'Hare (ORD) | ~23 mi |
| Chicago Executive (PWK) | ~11 mi |
| Waukegan (UGN) | ~20 mi |
Long Grove is 10 miles from our Barrington base — about 18 minutes. We stage locally rather than dispatching from the city.
Long Grove — Common Questions
Will my vehicle fit through the Long Grove covered bridge?
Probably not, if it is anything larger than a sedan. The Robert Parker Coffin bridge has a clearance of eight feet six inches. Luxury SUVs with roof racks, executive Sprinters and stretch vehicles do not clear it. We plan the route around the bridge rather than testing it.
Why is Long Grove so hard to navigate at night?
Village ordinance prohibits residential street lights, along with sidewalks and fences, to keep the rural character. It works, and it means unlit roads and unmarked drives. We confirm the approach when the booking is made.
Do you serve Royal Melbourne Country Club?
Yes — 4700 Royal Melbourne Drive. Club functions and member events are typically charter bookings with the vehicle reserved for the window.
What about Chocolate Fest and Apple Fest?
Both are heavy local-traffic events and both are worth being driven to. We plan the drop and the return point in advance rather than trying to improvise a pickup in a festival crowd.
What is the flat rate to O'Hare?
$149 in an executive sedan, $179 in a luxury SUV, all-inclusive. About 23 miles.
Book a Chauffeur in Long Grove
Twenty-four hours ahead is ideal and gets you the vehicle you want. Last-minute is often possible when a chauffeur is free.