What is the distance between Chicago and Princeton?

The distance separating Chicago and Princeton is 100 miles (160 km).

Bus Chicago to Princeton from $14 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Princeton on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:40am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1h 46m	9:26am	Princeton, IL	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Princeton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $51	Average Duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$14 - $68	Average Duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Princeton

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

3train per day

1h 44mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest ticket

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Princeton, IL, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$14

Average bus trip duration1h 46m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure7:40am

Distance100 miles (161 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,505 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5505 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $51

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Chicago to Princeton Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 travelers 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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 46m	Avg Price$14	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 44m	Avg Price$19	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Princeton, IL, US to Chicago

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Train from Chicago to Princeton, IL, US

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