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

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

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CHS - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    6h 34m
    $95–429

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    31h 54m
    $451–946

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    33h 56m
    $204–424

  4. Drive 943.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Princetoncar car 943.8 mi
    17h 16m
    $173–249

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $111–457

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $97–400

Charleston to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration33h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 895.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Princeton Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 54m.

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