The average train between Aurora and Palatine takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Aurora to Palatine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aurora and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Aurora is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Palatine at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Aurora station and arriving at Palatine station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Aurora to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Aurora to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Aurora and Palatine is 45.5 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Aurora to Palatine via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 39m.