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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Springfieldby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Springfield by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane EWR - SPI
    6h 56m
    $129–520

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    26h 14m
    $163–275

  3. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    26h 44m
    $179–680

  4. Drive 875 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Springfieldcar car 875 mi
    14h 53m
    $160–231

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane PHL - SPI
    7h 4m
    $130–818

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 12m
    $227–749

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 23m
    $196–541

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JFK - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 2m
    $157–747

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 22m
    $227–531

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 17m
    $131–506

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    32h 31m
    $258–964

Princeton Junction to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Springfield via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h 17m.

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