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

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There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Portland by train, plane, train (Amtrak), 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 train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    9h 52m
    $182–824

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

    cheapest
    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 8m
    $168–671

  3. 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
    $176–1,216

  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 41m
    $242–1,124

  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 38m
    $344–1,539

DeKalb to Portland by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest 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, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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