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Trip Overview

The average train between St. Louis and Princeton takes 11h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from St. Louis 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.

11h 39m
Duration
385 mi
Distance
$247
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

St. Louis to Princeton train times

Trains run twice daily between St. Louis and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Louis is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak15h 45m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 384.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 39m.

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