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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 44m
    $96–211

  2. Drive 305.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Princetoncar car 305.3 mi
    5h 15m
    $56–81

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 44m
    $106–181

  4. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 8m
    $98–405

  5. Bus, train via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $72–147

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $112–384

East Lansing to Princeton by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Princeton Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 44m.

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