The average train between Downers Grove and Palatine takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Palatine at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove station and arriving at Palatine station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Downers Grove to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Downers Grove and Palatine is 33.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Palatine via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 16m.