Elgin to Palatine Trains

Elgin to Palatine trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Palatine takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin 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.

2h 40m
Duration: 64 mi
Distance: $11
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw

2h 41m

$10–13

Elgin to Palatine train times

Trains run hourly between Elgin and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Palatine at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:55 PM → 6:10 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:55 PM → 8:24 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:10 PM → 10:24 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
10:10 PM → 12:24 AM
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2h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 3:24 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 5:24 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
4:52 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Palatine? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Elgin to Palatine train times

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:55 PM → 6:10 PM

5:55 PM → 8:24 PM

8:10 PM → 10:24 PM

10:10 PM → 12:24 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:24 AM

9:55 AM → 1:24 PM

11:55 AM → 3:24 PM

1:55 PM → 5:24 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:52 AM → 7:29 AM

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM

6:26 AM → 8:29 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:52 AM → 7:29 AM

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM

6:26 AM → 8:29 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:52 AM → 7:29 AM

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM

6:26 AM → 8:29 AM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:52 AM → 7:29 AM

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM

6:26 AM → 8:29 AM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:52 AM → 7:29 AM

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM

6:26 AM → 8:29 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?

Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station

Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine

Train trips from Elgin

Train trips to Palatine

Alternative transport options

10:10 PM → 12:24 AM
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