The average train between Palatine and Joliet takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Palatine to Joliet. 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 Joliet. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palatine is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Joliet at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Palatine station and arriving at Joliet station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Palatine to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
The distance between Palatine and Joliet is 65.2 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Palatine to Joliet via Chicago OTC and LaSalle Street in around 3h.