There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)ORD - PDX
6h 59m$176–808Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to PortlandEmpire Builder
46h 12m$190–1,800Drive 2,077 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Portland2,077 mi
33h 26m$380–548Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)MDW - PDX
6h 44m$226–1,008Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)SPI - PDX
8h 26m$227–920Fly from Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)PIA - PDX
9h 4m$194–904Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)STL - PDX
8h 19m$314–1,360
Illinois to Portland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Portland is to fly which costs $170 - $850 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Portland is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $220 - $1,100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Portland. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46h 12m.
The distance between Illinois and Portland is 1774 miles. The road distance is 2089.2 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Portland without a car is to train which takes 46h 12m and costs $190 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Illinois to Portland, including transfers.
Illinois to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Portland is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $1,800 and takes 46h 12m.
Portland is 2h behind Illinois. It is currently 4:46 PM in Illinois and 2:46 PM in Portland.
Illinois to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Portland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Portland International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Portland International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–1,800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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