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How to get fromWaukegan to Princetonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    4h 8m
    $39–80

  2. Drive 136.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Princetoncar car 136.3 mi
    2h 54m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Princeton Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    4h 51m
    $67–190

  4. Train, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Princetoncar car
    5h 19m
    $53–298

Waukegan to Princeton by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Princeton Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 8m.

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