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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)plane plane ORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 5m
    $82–343

  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)plane plane ORD - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    7h 2m
    $62–296

  3. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    23h 38m
    $131–348

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    25h 13m
    $129–214

  5. Drive 780.3 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Princetoncar car 780.3 mi
    13h 46m
    $143–206

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 57m
    $92–496

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

    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $106–779

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

    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Washington/Wabashsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $106–779

  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)plane plane ORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airport Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    9h 13m
    $136–433

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore to Philadelphiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trentontrain train Tre
    26h 5m

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain train Cardinal
    29h 30m
    $134–383

Evanston to Princeton by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest 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, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 23h 38m. 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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