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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Princeton Junction takes 22h 50m and the fastest train takes 21h 31m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Princeton Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 50m
Duration
1,005 mi
Distance
$292
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 8:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 22h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit21h 39m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakNJ Transit25h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit21h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit21h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit25h 16m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit21h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Princeton Junction? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,004.8 mi
  • Duration: 22h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Jct. via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 21h 40m.

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