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How to get fromMinneapolis to Princetonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 28m
    $92–440

  2. Drive 382.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Princetoncar car 382.4 mi
    7h 27m
    $70–101

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    11h 39m
    $162–342

  4. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    12h 21m
    $87–174

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 33m
    $254–527

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $661–1,146

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    14h 51m
    $113–212

Minneapolis to Princeton by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Princeton Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 39m.

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