The cheapest and fastest trains from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Princeton, IL for Chicago, IL every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
382 Carl Sandburg
380 Illinois Zephyr
4 Southwest Chief
380 Illinois Zephyr
382 Carl Sandburg
4 Southwest ChiefLive departures
Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
380 Illinois Zephyr | 14:31 Princeton Station, Princeton, IL | 2h02 | 16:33 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
4 Southwest Chief | 18:21 Princeton Station, Princeton, IL | 2h21 | 20:42 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
382 Carl Sandburg | 01:47 Princeton Station, Princeton, IL | 2h04 | 03:51 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 07:40 |
Last train 19:47 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Princeton, IL and Chicago, IL from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Princeton, IL and Chicago, IL
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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