The average train between Melrose Park and Palatine takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose Park is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Palatine at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melrose Park to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Melrose Park station and arriving at Palatine station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Melrose Park to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Melrose Park station.
Melrose Park to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Melrose Park and Palatine is 27.5 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Melrose Park to Palatine via Chicago OTC in around 1h 50m.