The average train between Palatine and Aurora takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Palatine to Aurora. 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 Palatine and Aurora. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Palatine is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Aurora at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Palatine station and arriving at Aurora station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Palatine to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Aurora station.
The distance between Palatine and Aurora is 45.5 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Palatine to Aurora via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 44m.