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Compare train and bus 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 Rp37 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Rp37, while a bus costs an average of Rp40.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Rp37 Average price Cheapest | Rp40 Average price | Rp19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is Rp3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average Rp40.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around Rp37 compared to roughly Rp19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Rp-17.45. The journey takes 2h 16m 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.
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How to get from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:55 AM1h30Princeton, IL10:25 AMChicago, ILRp441One-way0 transfers
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- 8:55 AM1h30Princeton, IL10:25 AMChicago, ILRp441One-way0 transfers
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- 8:55 AM1h30Princeton, IL10:25 AMChicago, ILRp441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is Rp3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Princeton, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average Rp40.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Princeton, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Peru, IL and arrive in Chicago, IL.
- Trains mostly depart from Princeton Station, Princeton, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus.
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