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Trip Overview

The average bus between Princeton and Illinois takes 21h 27m and the fastest bus takes 19h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Princeton to Illinois. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 27m
Duration
1,097 mi
Distance
$241
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Princeton to Illinois bus times

Buses run twice daily between Princeton and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Illinois at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 21h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 10m • 2 changes
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    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA19h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA19h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 10m • 2 changes
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    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA19h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Rockland CoachesNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Illinois? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Princeton to Illinois.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,097.3 mi
  • Duration: 21h 27m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Illinois, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station in around 23h 12m.

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