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

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

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  1. 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 37m
    $178–813

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 27m
    $172–2,303

  3. Drive 2,062.1 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Portlandcar car 2,062.1 mi
    33h 59m
    $377–544

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    7h 25m
    $238–1,113

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    11h 8m
    $346–1,440

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 1h
    $263–593

Evanston to Portland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Portland twice daily. Tickets cost $170–2,300 and the journey takes 45h 48m.

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