Bus Tickets from Chicago to Princeton, IL, US

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Next departures for Chicago to Princeton on October 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Orléans Express + Orléans Express
Gare d'autocars de Montréal
Toronto - Union Station Bus TerminalCheapest
Megabus Canada
St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.
Scarborough Library, 156 Borough Dr. Fastest
Megabus Canada
St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.
YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Viscount StationNo tags
Orléans Express + Orléans Express
Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)
Toronto - Union Station Bus TerminalNo tags
Megabus Canada
St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.
YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Viscount StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Princeton

Bus
Average PriceUS$14 - US$51Average Duration1h 46m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$14 - US$51Average Duration1h 44m
15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Princeton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Princeton. The journey takes about 1 hour 44 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
1h 44mAverage Duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Princeton, IL, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$14
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 46m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:40am
Distance161 km

Chicago to Princeton Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Princeton, IL, US

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Princeton?

    It's about 160 km (100 miles) from Chicago to Princeton.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Princeton, IL, US was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$62

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Princeton, IL, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$62 to US$76 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Princeton, IL, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$62 which is on 2025-10-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Princeton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Princeton, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Princeton.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Princeton while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Princeton, IL, US?

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