The average train between Palatine and Downers Grove takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Palatine to Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Palatine is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Palatine station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Palatine to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Downers Grove station.
The distance between Palatine and Downers Grove is 33.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Palatine to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 17m.