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There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to Princeton by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 23m
    $46–94
  2. Drive 234.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Princetoncar car 234.5 mi
    4h 22m
    $43–62
  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $54–151
  4. Fly from Appleton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    5h 10m
    $70–292
  5. Fly from Green Bay, train

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $89–312

Appleton to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Princeton. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Princeton Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Princeton Station via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 36m.

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