Rome2Rio

How to get fromChampaign to Princetonby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Princeton

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Champaign to Princeton by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IND - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    8h 5m
    $231–1,192

  2. Drive  787.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Princetoncar car 787.8 mi
    13h 37m
    $144–208

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus
    24h 17m
    $178–281

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Trentontrain train Cardinal
    25h 1m
    $509–801

  5. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IND - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    9h 5m
    $240–635

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane IND - JFK
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    8h 53m
    $451–1,698

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    9h 21m
    $273–790

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IND - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $169–900

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $232–525

  10. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain train
    10h 3m
    $514–1,087

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    25h 38m
    $577–993

  12. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    27h 50m
    $195–312

Champaign to Princeton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Champaign to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 815.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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 Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 24h 17m. 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 38m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There