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Trip Overview

The average train between Springfield and Princeton takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Springfield 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.

9h 51m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
$190
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Springfield to Princeton train times

Trains run twice daily between Springfield and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Springfield is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 1m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 1m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 1m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 1m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 1m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 1m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 41m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Springfield 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.

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  • Distance: 288.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 58m.

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