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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 18m
    $100–220

  2. Drive 405.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Princetoncar car 405.9 mi
    7h 38m
    $75–107

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $105–508

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $382–825

Kansas City to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Princeton Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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