The cheapest and fastest trains from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chicago, IL for Princeton, IL on Sun, Nov 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 California Zephyr | 8:00 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1h44 | 9:44 PM Princeton Station, Princeton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
3 Southwest Chief | 8:25 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1h44 | 10:09 PM Princeton Station, Princeton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
383 Illinois Zephyr | 11:55 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1h48 | 1:43 AM Princeton Station, Princeton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
![]() | 12:40 PM Chicago, IL | 1h45 | 2:25 PM Princeton, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL
Trains from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 07:40 |
Last train 19:47 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Chicago, IL and Princeton, IL from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Princeton, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Princeton, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chicago, IL to Princeton, 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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