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Compare train and coach for Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a coach costs an average of £36.
Distance: 160 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average £36.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£12. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get to Chicago, IL from Princeton, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
17:21 2h21 Princeton, IL 19:42 Chicago, IL £14 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
17:21 2h21 Princeton, IL 19:42 Chicago, IL £14 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
0:47 2h04 Princeton, IL 2:51 Chicago, IL £14 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
1:47 2h04 Princeton, IL 3:51 Chicago, IL £14 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average £36.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Princeton, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Princeton Station, Princeton, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Coaches mostly depart from Peru, IL and arrive in Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct coaches per day with Infobus.
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