Trains tickets from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, IL, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 13 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Princeton.

Average Price$268 - $295Average Duration1d 4h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$162 - $207Average Duration1d 4h
139kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Boston to Princeton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Princeton. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
$162Cheapest ticket
139kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston, MA, US to Princeton, IL, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$162
Average train trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure12:50pm
Distance946 miles (1525 km)

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, IL, US was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $433

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

You can expect to pay from $433 to $1,301 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, IL, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $433 which is on 2025-08-13.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Boston to Princeton is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Princeton, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Boston and Princeton, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Boston to Princeton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Boston, MA, US and Princeton, IL, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $162 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $162. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Princeton, IL, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, IL, US in about 1d 4h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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