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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Princeton to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £11
Amtrak Princeton Chicago recent customer reviews
Amtrak is always great but the train was 4 hours late on this trip but what I did like they kept me informed by email and text
Hector D.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Princeton, IL, US to Chicago by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Princeton to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to Chicago start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Princeton to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Princeton to Chicago is 2h 4m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Princeton to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Princeton to Chicago?
The earliest train from Princeton to Chicago departs at 08:31. And the latest train departs at 19:47.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Princeton, IL, US to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of £9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Princeton, IL, US to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £9 to £228 for a train ticket from Princeton, IL, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2026-01-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Princeton, IL, US to Chicago?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Princeton, IL, US and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £18 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Princeton, IL, US to Chicago in about 2h 4m – that's the fastest way to get there!
