There are 4 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Princeton by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
3h 39m$38–79Drive 108.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington Heights to Princetoncar 108.9 mi
2h 27m$20–29Fly, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar
4h 5m$51–296Line 330 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus 330
- Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
3h 45m$31–64
Arlington Heights to Princeton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington Heights to Princeton is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington Heights to Princeton station. However, there are services departing from Arlington Heights and arriving at Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Arlington Heights and Princeton is 128 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Arlington Heights to Princeton, including transfers.
Arlington Heights to Princeton train services, operated by Metra, depart from Arlington Heights station.
Arlington Heights to Princeton train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington Heights to Princeton is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Arlington Heights to Princeton.
There are five+ hotels available in Princeton.
What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Princeton Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
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