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There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Princeton by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    6h 18m
    $55–106

  2. Drive 126.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Princetoncar car 126.8 mi
    2h 32m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $71–156

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $58–96

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus 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
    6h 31m
    $42–86

Decatur to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Decatur to Princeton. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Princeton Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Princeton Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign-Urbana, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 15m.

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