The average train between Joliet and Palatine takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Joliet 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 Joliet and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Joliet is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Palatine at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at LaSalle Street 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 Joliet to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Joliet station and arriving at Palatine station via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Joliet to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
Joliet to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Joliet and Palatine is 65.2 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Joliet to Palatine via LaSalle Street and Chicago OTC in around 2h 46m.