The average train between Evanston and Palatine takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Evanston 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 Evanston and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Palatine at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Palatine station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Evanston to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Evanston to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Evanston and Palatine is 29.4 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Evanston to Palatine via Clybourn in around 1h 33m.