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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Princetonby plane, car, train (Amtrak), train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Princeton by plane, car, train (Amtrak), train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ABQ - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    7h 27m
    $120–567

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    23h 47m
    $650–1,100

  3. Drive  1,188.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Princetoncar car 1,188.8 mi
    21h 44m
    $217–314

  4. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $167–646

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABQ - ORD
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $139–509

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAF - ORD
    3. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $200–533

Albuquerque to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,041.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Princeton Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,100 and the journey takes 23h 47m.

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