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How to get fromPortland to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    7h 53m
    $248–504

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    11h
    $129–496

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal LaketrainUp-Nw
    47h 59m
    $251–1,678

  4. Drive 2,024.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Crystal Lakecar2,024.2 mi
    32h 55m
    $370–534

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
    8h 18m
    $178–815

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

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEUG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    10h 6m
    $204–790

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planePDX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    12h 22m
    $360–1,449

Portland to Crystal Lake by train and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 47h 59m.

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