The average train between Palatine and Northwestern University takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Palatine to Northwestern University. 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 Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Palatine is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Clybourn and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Palatine station and arriving at Northwestern University station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Palatine to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Palatine and Northwestern University is 30.3 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Palatine to Northwestern University via Clybourn and Evanston in around 1h 47m.