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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Princeton by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    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 22m
    $116–474

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DFW - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    9h 18m
    $113–457

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 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
    20h 57m
    $205–391

  4. 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
    $351–712

  5. Drive 850 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Princetoncar car 850 mi
    14h 24m
    $156–225

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $185–548

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DFW - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $127–489

  8. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    25h 44m
    $248–381

Dallas to Princeton by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 916.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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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