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How to get fromPrinceton to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    8h 41m
    $90–219

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 45m
    $65–129

  3. Train, bus via Dearborn Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h
    $92–156

  4. Drive  367.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Detroitcar car 367.1 mi
    6h 11m
    $67–97

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    6h 49m
    $159–526

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    6h 44m
    $158–711

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 51m
    $70–343

  8. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    8h 59m
    $749–1,225

Princeton to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 41m.

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