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

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton to Minneapolis by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    5h 54m
    $255–520

  2. Drive 381.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Minneapoliscar car 381.3 mi
    7h 26m
    $70–101

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 42m
    $166–341

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    12h 49m
    $111–192

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    6h 11m
    $116–559

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    8h 11m
    $665–1,145

  7. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    13h
    $89–178

Princeton to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 11h 42m.

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