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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Princeton Junction takes 23h 25m and the fastest train takes 21h 26m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Princeton Junction. 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 25m
Duration
1,005 mi
Distance
$639
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Princeton Junction. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Princeton Junction at 23:46:00. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 23h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit25h 16m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit21h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit25h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit21h 34m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakNJ Transit25h 32m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit21h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Princeton Junction? 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: 1,004.8 mi
  • Duration: 23h 25m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Jct. via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 21h 40m.

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