The average train between Wood Dale and Palatine takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Wood Dale to Palatine. 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 Wood Dale and Palatine. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Wood Dale is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Palatine at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wood Dale to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Wood Dale station and arriving at Palatine station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Wood Dale to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wood Dale station.
Wood Dale to Palatine train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
The distance between Wood Dale and Palatine is 17 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Wood Dale to Palatine via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 9m.