The average train between Palatine and Elmhurst takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Palatine to Elmhurst. 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 Elmhurst. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Palatine is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Elmhurst at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 29m • 1 change

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1h 42m • 1 change

2h 7m • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Palatine station and arriving at Elmhurst station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Palatine to Elmhurst train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Elmhurst train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elmhurst station.
The distance between Palatine and Elmhurst is 24.7 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Palatine to Elmhurst via Chicago OTC in around 2h 1m.