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

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

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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)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 45m
    $130–565

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    11h 4m
    $120–460

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2d
    $258–563

  4. Drive 2,024.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Crystal Lakecar car 2,024.2 mi
    33h 12m
    $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)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 17m
    $211–916

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

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EUG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 7m
    $151–517

Portland to Crystal Lake by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest 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, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2d.

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