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.
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 Union Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Palatine station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Elgin to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Elgin and Palatine is 21.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Palatine via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 41m.