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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 53m
    $150–665

  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 9m
    $147–546

  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
    $614–1,313

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    2d 2h
    $377–717

  5. Drive 2,024.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Crystal Lakecar car 2,024.2 mi
    33h 12m
    $370–534

  6. 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
    $191–816

  7. 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 24m
    $200–674

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    11h 51m
    $335–1,354

Portland to Crystal Lake by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$614Cheapest 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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