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There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, 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
    6h 59m
    $176–808

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 12m
    $190–1,800

  3. Drive 2,077 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Portlandcar car 2,077 mi
    33h 26m
    $380–548

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    6h 44m
    $226–1,008

  5. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SPI - PDX
    8h 26m
    $227–920

  6. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane PIA - PDX
    8h 41m
    $194–904

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane STL - PDX
    8h 19m
    $314–1,360

Illinois to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration46h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Illinois, 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portland twice daily. Tickets cost $190–1,800 and the journey takes 46h 12m.

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