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How to get fromAtlanta to Princetonby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to Princeton by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $118–270

  2. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATL - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $110–490

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    17h 18m
    $145–287

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    36h 2m
    $459–959

  5. Drive 705.7 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Princetoncar car 705.7 mi
    12h 50m
    $129–186

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $224–458

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ATL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $182–792

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    18h 39m
    $144–285

  9. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    20h 16m

Atlanta to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Peachtree Station to Princeton Station via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station in around 36h 2m.

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