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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Princeton by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SGF - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    5h 10m
    $91–395

  2. Drive 435.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Princetoncar car 435.9 mi
    7h 33m
    $80–115

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 120
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 33m
    $147–285

  4. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    12h 37m
    $111–195

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    $93–364

Springfield to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 395.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Princeton. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Princeton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to Princeton Station via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and Kansas City in around 10h 33m.

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