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Elgin to Princeton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Princeton takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

3h 22m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
$46
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
4h 1m
$36–77

Elgin to Princeton train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Elgin and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Princeton at 7:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 1m.

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