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How to get fromSt. Louis to Princetonby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 44m
    $90–163

  2. Drive 221 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Princetoncar car 221 mi
    4h
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $70–133

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 20m
    $92–440

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 39m
    $122–254

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $304–778

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from St. Louis to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 39m.

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