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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Princeton by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $68–362

  2. Drive 298.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Princetoncar car 298.5 mi
    5h 58m
    $55–79

  3. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train
    11h 40m
    $109–192

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    12h 46m
    $179–379

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $140–488

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $302–575

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    11h 47m
    $110–204

  8. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    12h 18m
    $110–194

Rochester to Princeton by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Princeton. However, you can take the shuttle to Rochester - Airport, walk to Rochester (RST) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Princeton Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Princeton Station via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, and La Grange Amtrak in around 11h 40m.

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