The average train between Glen Ellyn and Palatine takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Glen Ellyn is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Palatine at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn station and arriving at Palatine station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Glen Ellyn to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
Glen Ellyn to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Palatine is 26 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Palatine via Chicago OTC in around 2h 12m.