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

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    9h 36m
    $262–1,224

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    9h 48m
    $182–824

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    6. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d
    $241–771

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 1h
    $610–1,419

  5. Drive 2,041.2 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Portlandcar car 2,041.2 mi
    32h 12m
    $373–539

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    13h 31m
    $388–1,686

DeKalb to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 2d. Alternatively, 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, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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