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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

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    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 45m
    $172–774

  2. 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
    $610–1,319

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $378–730

  4. Drive 2,041.2 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Portlandcar car 2,041.2 mi
    32h 11m
    $373–539

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

    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
    $242–1,024

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

    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 35m
    $346–1,486

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane ORD - EUG
    3. Take the train from Eugene to Portlandtrain train
    13h 9m
    $248–936

DeKalb to Portland by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$610Cheapest Price
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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, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 2d 4h.

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