There are 7 ways to get from Princeton to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
9h 26m$144–298Drive 430.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Clevelandcar 430.2 mi
7h 18m$79–114Bus
- Take the bus from La Salle / Peru to Chicagobus Btw 1202
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Bsb 26 / ...
9h 48m$111–230Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
6h 1m$127–629Train, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 21m$87–181Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
5h 59m$406–870Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane PIA - CLE
8h 57m$119–525
Princeton to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Cleveland is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Cleveland is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $400 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from La Salle / Peru and arriving at Cleveland via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Princeton Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Princeton and Cleveland is 446 miles. The road distance is 432.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Princeton to Cleveland, including transfers.
Princeton to Cleveland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Salle / Peru station.
Princeton to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Cleveland is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton Station to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton to Cleveland via La Salle / Peru and Chicago in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Salle / Peru to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Galesburg to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Cleveland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Princeton. It is currently 8:56 AM in Princeton and 9:56 AM in Cleveland.
Princeton to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Cleveland is 433 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Princeton to Cleveland.
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