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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Madison by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 30m
    $48–106

  2. Drive  129.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Madisoncar car 129.5 mi
    3h 12m
    $24–35

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 25m
    $68–149

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    5h 49m
    $74–422

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 38m
    $52–114

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    7h 15m
    $52–104

Princeton to Madison by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Madison. However, you can take the train to La Grange Amtrak, walk to La Grange/Burlington Ave., take the line 330 bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 8, then take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Station to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 7h 25m.

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