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Trip Overview

The train between Springfield and Princeton takes 26h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Springfield 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.

26h 33m
Duration
1,192 mi
Distance
$741
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Springfield to Princeton train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Springfield and Princeton. The service departs Springfield at 4:46 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Princeton at 20:19:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 26h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Springfield 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: 1,192.2 mi
  • Duration: 26h 33m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Princeton via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 26h 16m.

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