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Naperville to Princeton Train Schedule
Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Naperville to Princeton. The train trip from Naperville to Princeton is usually about one hour and 11 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Carl Sandburg train can get you there in as little as one hour and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 73 mi (117 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 10m |
| Lowest price | TRY 421.07 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Carl Sandburg |
| Train lines | 4 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Naperville to Princeton?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Naperville to Princeton was TRY 477.07. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 3 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around TRY 84.21 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Naperville to Princeton?
There are 4 train lines with service from Naperville to Princeton. There is only one daily train on each service.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak California Zephyr | 1 | 1h 10m | TRY 621.08 |
| Amtrak Carl Sandburg | 1 | 1h 10m | TRY 703.61 |
| Amtrak Illinois Zephyr | 1 | 1h 13m | TRY 837.09 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 1h 11m | TRY 821.09 |
Amtrak California Zephyr is one of the longest train routes in the United States, spanning from Chicago to Emeryville. With views of the Colorado and Mississippi rivers, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Rockies, it highlights some of the most stunning views the US has.
The Amtrak Carl Sandburg, named after the Pulitzer-winning author, is a sister service to the Illinois Zephyr. Both operate daily services between Chicago and Quincy with additional stops in Naperville and Kewanee. Whether you buy a coach class or business class ticket, you'll have plenty of legroom and complimentary WiFi, plus access to refreshments at the onboard cafe.
The Illinois Zephyr is a passenger train operated by Amtrak, running between Quincy and Chicago. Taking the train from Naperville to Princeton is a comfortable option, and tickets on this route cost on average. The Illinois Zephyr and its sister train, the Carl Sandburg, serve one of Amtrak's most popular lines. The train features amenities such as airline-style coach seating, a cafe on board, power outlets, restrooms, and Wi-Fi.
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from Naperville to Princeton in about 1 hours and 11 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Naperville to Princeton
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Naperville to Princeton. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Naperville at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Naperville to Princeton.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Princeton to Naperville.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Naperville?
Main departure station: 105 E Fourth Ave
There is one train station in Naperville.
All train stations in Naperville:
105 E Fourth Ave
Where is the train station in Princeton?
Main arrival station: 107 Bicentennial Dr
Princeton has one train station.
All train stations in Princeton:
107 Bicentennial Dr
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