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

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

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane COU - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    5h 36m
    $147–453

  2. Drive 293.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Princetoncar car 293.2 mi
    6h 21m
    $54–78

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 33m
    $150–323

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    12h 10m
    $104–183

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

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    $154–422

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    10h
    $122–238

Jefferson City to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Princeton Station via Kansas City in around 9h 33m.

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