There are 13 ways to get from Champaign to Princeton by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IND - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
8h 7m$136–357Bus to Indianapolis, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IND - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
9h 9m$122–523Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus
22h 9m$149–261Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Trentontrain Cardinal
25h 11m$263–601Drive 787.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Princetoncar 787.8 mi
13h 38m$144–208Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IND - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
9h 10m$246–590Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
9h 8m$137–659Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IND - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
8h 45m$194–522Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDW - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
8h 48m$145–661Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain
9h 52m$258–616Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane ORD - ABE
- Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airport Terminal Bbus
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
11h 46m$172–516Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
24h$127–275Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
25h 40m$299–706
Champaign to Princeton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Princeton is to bus which costs $120 - $280 and takes 24h.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Princeton is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 7m and costs $130 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Indianapolis and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Princeton via Chicago Union Station, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.
The distance between Champaign and Princeton is 820 miles. The road distance is 792.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Princeton without a car is to bus via New York which takes 22h 9m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Champaign to Princeton, including transfers.
Champaign to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Princeton is to bus via New York which takes 22h 9m and costs $140 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 25h 40m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 22h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Princeton via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 25h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/schedules-stops/schedules
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Princeton is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 7:36 AM in Champaign and 8:36 AM in Princeton.
Champaign to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Princeton is 792 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Champaign to Princeton.
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