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

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There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Princeton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    4h 36m
    $40–79

  2. Drive 131.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Princetoncar car 131.5 mi
    2h 28m
    $24–35

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    5h 20m
    $72–155

  4. Bus, train via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Peoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 41m

Champaign to Princeton by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 20m.

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