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How to get fromPrinceton to Decaturby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Decatur by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 11m
    $59–103

  2. Drive 128.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Decaturcar car 128.3 mi
    2h 25m
    $24–34

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 47m
    $72–163

  4. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $42–89

Princeton to Decatur by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Decatur. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, walk to Washington & 4th, take the line 4 bus to Transfer Center Stop C, then take the bus to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 47m.

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