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Princeton to Mendota Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Princeton to Mendota. Traveling by train from Princeton to Mendota usually takes 21 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 21m |
| Lowest price | NOK 39.41 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Carl Sandburg |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Princeton to Mendota?
Amtrak Carl Sandburg is the one and only train line which connects Princeton to Mendota. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Carl Sandburg | 1 | 0h 21m | NOK 39.41 |
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Princeton to Mendota
Trains departing from Princeton to Mendota tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Princeton at 7:00pm and arrives in Mendota within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Mendota with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Mendota to Princeton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Princeton?
Main departure station: 107 Bicentennial Dr
There is one train station in Princeton.
All train stations in Princeton:
107 Bicentennial Dr
Where is the train station in Mendota?
Main arrival station: 783 Main St
Mendota has one train station.
All train stations in Mendota:
783 Main St
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