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

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There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Princeton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    5h 8m
    $48–104

  2. Drive 179.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Princetoncar car 179.6 mi
    3h 56m
    $33–48

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    6h 8m
    $68–149

  4. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    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 36m
    $101–357

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    5h 39m
    $49–106

West Lafayette to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Princeton Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 8m.

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