IL → IL · about 99 miles
Princeton to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Princeton to Chicago. The fastest takes 2 hours 4 minutes; the first train leaves at 12:28 PM and the last at 7:47 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 2h 04m
- First train
- 12:28 PM
- Last train
- 7:47 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Amtrak Station and arrives at Chicago Union Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:28 PM | 2:39 PM | 2h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 2:44 PM | 2h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:47 PM | 9:51 PM | 2h 04m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Princeton Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Princeton
- Princeton Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Princeton
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 4 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 11 minutes.
What time is the first train from Princeton to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 12:28 PM (Daily) and the last at 7:47 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Princeton to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton?
Trains to Chicago leave from Princeton Amtrak Station.