There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Princeton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
4h 6m$59–96Drive 123.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Princetoncar 123.7 mi
2h 28m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
5h 58m$90–191
Springfield to Princeton by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Princeton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Princeton station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Springfield and Princeton is 177 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Princeton without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 6m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Springfield to Princeton, including transfers.
Springfield to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Princeton is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Springfield to Princeton.
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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