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How to get fromJoliet to Portlandby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet 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

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    8h 16m
    $181–315

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    7h 37m
    $161–712

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $1,206–2,007

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    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 8h
    $417–628

  5. Drive  2,077.7 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Portlandcar car 2,077.7 mi
    32h 47m
    $380–548

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BMI - PDX
    11h 18m
    $182–678

Joliet to Portland by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,804.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Portland via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 2d 8h.

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