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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Princeton by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    4h 1m
    $36–77

  2. Drive 96 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Princetoncar car 96 mi
    2h 7m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    3h 51m
    $50–295

  4. Bus, line 330 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus bus 330
    3. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train
    4h 2m
    $32–65

Elgin to Princeton by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 1m.

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