There are 3 ways to get from Decatur to Princeton by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Decatur to Springfieldtaxi
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain
4h 48mDrive 126.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to Princetoncar 126.8 mi
2h 32m$24–34Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain
6h 24m$123–225
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Princeton is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Decatur and Princeton is 216 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Princeton without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Decatur to Princeton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Princeton is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Decatur to Princeton.
There are six+ hotels available in Princeton.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Princeton, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Decatur to Princeton. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Princeton Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lincoln Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Princeton Station.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $90–130
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