Palatine to Elgin Trains

Palatine to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palatine and Elgin takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Palatine to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration: 64 mi
Distance: $11
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W

2h 55m

$10–13

Palatine to Elgin train times

Trains run hourly between Palatine and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Palatine is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:25 PM → 11:55 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
10:25 PM → 1:55 AM
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3h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:25 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:12 AM → 6:55 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:12 AM → 6:55 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:12 AM → 6:55 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

12:12 AM → 6:55 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palatine to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Palatine to Elgin train times

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:25 PM → 11:55 PM

10:25 PM → 1:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:25 AM → 9:45 AM

9:25 AM → 11:45 AM

11:25 AM → 1:45 PM

1:25 PM → 3:45 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:12 AM → 7:38 AM

6:41 AM → 8:45 AM

7:28 AM → 9:45 AM

8:12 AM → 10:40 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:12 AM → 6:55 AM

5:12 AM → 7:38 AM

6:41 AM → 8:45 AM

7:28 AM → 9:45 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:12 AM → 6:55 AM

5:12 AM → 7:38 AM

6:41 AM → 8:45 AM

7:28 AM → 9:45 AM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:12 AM → 6:55 AM

5:12 AM → 7:38 AM

6:41 AM → 8:45 AM

7:28 AM → 9:45 AM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

12:12 AM → 6:55 AM

5:12 AM → 7:38 AM

6:41 AM → 8:45 AM

7:28 AM → 9:45 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC

Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin

Train trips from Palatine

Train trips to Elgin

Alternative transport options

10:25 PM → 1:55 AM
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