There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Decatur by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decaturtaxi
4h 47mDrive 128.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Decaturcar 128.3 mi
2h 25m$24–34Train, taxi
- Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi
6h 50m$126–360
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Decatur is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Decatur is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Princeton and Decatur is 216 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Decatur without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Princeton to Decatur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Decatur is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Princeton to Decatur.
There are 21+ hotels available in Decatur.
What companies run services between Princeton, IL, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Princeton to Decatur. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Lincoln Station, then take the taxi to Decatur.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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