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How to get fromKnoxville to Princetonby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Knoxville to Princeton by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane TYS - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    5h 23m
    $167–633

  2. Drive 597.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Princetoncar car 597.4 mi
    10h 30m
    $109–158

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    17h 48m
    $233–379

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

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TYS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 56m
    $159–552

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TYS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $172–615

  6. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    18h 35m
    $231–339

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Knoxville to Princeton. However, you can take the taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Princeton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Princeton Station via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 48m.

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