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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Princeton by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    8h 44m
    $80–127

  2. Drive 364.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Princetoncar car 364.2 mi
    6h 19m
    $67–96

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $113–244

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $87–431

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    10h 6m
    $76–159

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $79–378

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $105–484

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $197–483

  9. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $194–970

Louisville to Princeton by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Princeton. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Princeton Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Princeton Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 4m.

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