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Journey information
Overview: Train from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL
Trains from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL run on average 7 times per day, taking around 22h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $152 (€135) but you can travel from only $39 (€35) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $39 (€35)
Distance
683 miles (1100 km)
Average train duration
22h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
$152 (€135)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
21h 47m
First train
05:43
Last train
21:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $39 (€35)
FAQs: Trains from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL
FAQs: Travel by train from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL.
Cheap train tickets from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL can start from as little as $152 (€135) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL is $215 (€191); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL train travel time is 21 h 47 min for the 682 mile (1100 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL leaves at 5: 43 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL leaves at 9: 30 PM.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 30 PM.
The cheapest month to travel from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL by train is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Princeton, NJ to Chicago, IL including taking a train or flight.
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