There are 3 ways to get from Bloomington to Princeton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
3h 26m$30–64Drive 81.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Princetoncar 81.3 mi
1h 34m$15–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
5h 3m$68–151
Bloomington to Princeton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Princeton is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Princeton station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Bloomington and Princeton is 143 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Princeton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 26m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Bloomington to Princeton, including transfers.
Bloomington to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Princeton is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Bloomington to Princeton.
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What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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