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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Princeton by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $170–444

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $108–407

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    22h 53m
    $162–269

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    23h 44m
    $238–1,141

  5. Drive  845.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Princetoncar car 845.7 mi
    14h
    $155–223

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $149–287

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $510–983

  8. Bus, train via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    27h 33m
    $162–298

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    29h 54m
    $283–675

Philadelphia to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 44m.

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