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How to get fromEvanston to Princetonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Evanston to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    6h 4m
    $92–313

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeORD - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    7h 2m
    $66–296

  3. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.trainNec
    23h 37m
    $148–539

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York MidtownbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquarebusSuburban Transit
    25h 13m
    $134–324

  5. Drive 779.7 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Princetoncar779.7 mi
    13h 38m
    $143–206

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeMDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    6h 57m
    $76–406

  7. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeORD - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 58m
    $112–559

  8. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Main to Washington/Wabashsubway
    2. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeMDW - PHL
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 46m
    $86–659

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)planeORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airport Terminal Bbus
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    9h 14m
    $142–443

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore to Philadelphiabus
    3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to TrentontrainTre
    25h 59m

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to TrentontrainCardinal
    29h 14m
    $189–415

Evanston to Princeton by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration23h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Evanston to Princeton via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 23h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 25h 13m.

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