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How to get fromChicago to Portlandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Portland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    6h 35m
    $256–1,208

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    7h
    $176–808

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    45h 40m
    $232–747

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 12m
    $600–1,400

  5. Drive 2,077 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Portlandcar car 2,077 mi
    33h 43m
    $380–548

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    9h 51m
    $378–1,667

Chicago to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration45h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 45h 40m.

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