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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago Union Station and Princeton takes 21h and the fastest bus takes 19h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago Union Station to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h
Duration
1,091 mi
Distance
$221
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chicago Union Station to Princeton bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago Union Station and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago Union Station is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Princeton at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches22h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches19h 5m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches22h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches20h 5m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches23h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches20h 5m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches23h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches19h 5m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches22h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches19h 5m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches22h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches19h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago Union Station to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago Union Station to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,090.8 mi
  • Duration: 21h

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 22h 54m.

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