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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Princeton by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    6h 21m
    $50–100

  2. Drive 230.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Princetoncar car 230.5 mi
    3h 50m
    $43–61

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DSM - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    5h 4m
    $113–537

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 12m
    $123–549

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 30m
    $110–476

Des Moines to Princeton by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Princeton. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Princeton Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Princeton in around 3h 50m.

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