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How to get fromPrinceton to St. Louisby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to St. Louis by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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 train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    6h 53m
    $89–163

  2. Drive 220.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to St. Louiscar car 220.8 mi
    3h 59m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaignbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 55m
    $69–133

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    5h 53m
    $307–770

  5. 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. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 7m
    $124–258

  6. 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    6h 6m
    $122–629

Princeton to St. Louis by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Station to St. Louis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 7m.

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