The average train between Palatine and Evanston takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Palatine to Evanston. 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 Evanston. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Palatine is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Evanston at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Palatine station and arriving at Evanston station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Palatine to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Main St. station.
The distance between Palatine and Evanston is 29.4 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Palatine to Main St. via Clybourn in around 1h 30m.