What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Princeton is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Princeton is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs $160 - $470.

How far is it from Chicago to Princeton?

The distance between Chicago and Princeton is 419 miles. The road distance is 354.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Princeton without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 32m and costs $210 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Princeton?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Chicago to Princeton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Princeton is 355 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Chicago to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 13+ hotels available in Princeton.

Chicago to Princeton - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Princeton by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
2. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Princetontaxi
4h 14m
$168–465
Drive 352.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Princetoncar 352.8 mi
7h 44m
$65–93
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Princetontaxi
8h 32m
$212–354
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Evansville, INbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus
4. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Princetontaxi
11h 11m
$156–228
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
2. Drive from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Princetoncar
4h 53m
$102–253
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane ORD - OWB
2. Drive from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Princetoncar
4h 59m
$96–235
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Evansville, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane ORD - EVV
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus
3. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Princetontaxi
5h 51m
$140–421
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus
3. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Princetontaxi
7h 4m
$154–561
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus
3. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Princetontaxi
7h 27m
$184–411
Bus, taxi via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
2. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Evansville, INbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus
4. Take the taxi from Madisonville to Princetontaxi
11h 56m
$152–225

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Princeton.

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Distance: 416.4 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Princeton, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Princeton. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH), then take the taxi to Princeton. Alternatively, you can take the train to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale Intermodal Station, take the bus to Paducah Bus Station, then take the taxi to Princeton.

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