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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Palatine station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Palatine to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Palatine and Elgin is 21.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Palatine to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 56m.