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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Princeton by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    6h 41m
    $50–113

  2. Drive  129.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Princetoncar car 129.4 mi
    3h 12m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $65–150

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    6h 44m
    $51–116

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 3m
    $51–102

Madison to Princeton by bus, subway, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Princeton. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, take the line 330 bus to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, walk to La Grange Amtrak, then take the train to Princeton Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Princeton Station via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 48m.

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