There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Princeton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
6h 33m$53–101Drive 249.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Princetoncar 249.9 mi
4h 28m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 44m$73–173Train, fly, drive
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar
4h 50m$50–280Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
6h 46m$54–98
Indiana to Princeton by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Princeton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Princeton is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Princeton station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Indiana and Princeton is 290 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Princeton without a car is to bus and train via Chicago which takes 6h 33m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Indiana to Princeton, including transfers.
Indiana to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Princeton is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 10:18 AM in Indiana and 9:18 AM in Princeton.
Indiana to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Princeton is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Indiana to Princeton.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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