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

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There are 7 ways to get from DeKalb to Portland by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeORD - PDX
    9h 42m
    $248–513

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMDW - PDX
    9h 41m
    $208–923

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    2d 1h
    $214–1,915

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Davenportbus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    2d 12h
    $289–661

  5. Drive 2,041.2 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Portlandcar2,041.2 mi
    32h 1m
    $373–539

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMKE - PDX
    13h 30m
    $320–1,443

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)planeORD - EUG
    3. Take the train from Eugene to Portlandtrain
    13h 7m
    $254–1,020

DeKalb to Portland by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Portland via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Davenport, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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