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

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

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DFW - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    5h 20m
    $78–368

  2. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 54m
    $273–443

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    24h 50m
    $596–920

  4. Drive  850 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Princetoncar car 850 mi
    14h 24m
    $146–210

  5. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $143–541

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus 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
    22h 28m
    $247–301

Dallas to Princeton by tram, bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 772.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Dallas to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 50m.

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