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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Princeton takes 23h 40m and the fastest train takes 21h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23h 40m
Duration
1,007 mi
Distance
$296
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Princeton train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Princeton at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 23h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit25h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit25h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit25h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Princeton? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,007.4 mi
  • Duration: 23h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 22h 2m.

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