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There are 8 ways to get from Memphis to Princeton by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MEM - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    7h 1m
    $96–506

  2. Drive  485.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Memphis to Princetoncar car 485.3 mi
    8h 42m
    $83–120

  3. Bus, train via Anna

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    12h 47m
    $331–510

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    14h 14m

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 44m
    $143–596

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

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 4m
    $110–449

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    14h 15m
    $141–241

  8. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    15h 55m
    $130–211

Memphis to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Memphis to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 514.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Memphis to Princeton. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Memphis International Airport, walk to Memphis (MEM) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Princeton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memphis to Princeton Station via Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Anna - Shell, Carbondale, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 47m.

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