This Metra station is part of the Union Pacific/Northwest Line which extends to the west to Harvard, and to the east to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago.
The station offers a small shop with food, drinks, and reading material. Outside there is a Starbucks complete with an outdoor patio and free Wi-Fi while you wait. The station is easily accessible to everyone, with ramps leading to the station and platform. The Metra station is conveniently located near downtown Palatine restaurants and shops.