The average bus between Chicago and Portland, ME takes 27h 27m and the fastest bus takes 24h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Portland, ME. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Portland, ME. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Portland, ME at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 27h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Portland, ME. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Portland, ME station via New York Midtown station and Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.
Chicago to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Portland, ME bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.
The distance between Chicago and Portland, ME is 1426.3 km. The road distance is 1664 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Portland, ME via New York Midtown, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 27h 11m.
