The average train between Lake Forest and Palatine takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Palatine at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Palatine station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Lake Forest to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Palatine is 22.9 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Palatine via Clybourn in around 2h 9m.