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Trip Overview

The average train between Illinois and Princeton takes 23h 38m and the fastest train takes 21h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Illinois 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 38m
Duration
1,007 mi
Distance
$644
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Illinois to Princeton train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Illinois and Princeton. The service departs Illinois at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Princeton at 23:56:00. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 23h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit25h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit21h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois 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.

Map of how to get from Illinois to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,007.4 mi
  • Duration: 23h 38m

What companies run services between Illinois, 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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