There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Elkhart 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 to South Bend
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN)plane PDX - SBN
8h 3m$288–1,173Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PDX - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 14m$137–613Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2d$536–1,215Drive 2,191.5 mi
- Drive from Portland to Elkhartcar 2,191.5 mi
35h 3m$400–578Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 2m$227–963
Portland to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Elkhart is to fly and train which costs $130 - $650 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Elkhart is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $280 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Portland and Elkhart is 1858 miles. The road distance is 2204.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Portland to Elkhart, including transfers.
Portland to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Elkhart is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $280 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 0h.
Elkhart is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 2:29 AM in Portland and 5:29 AM in Elkhart.
Portland to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Portland International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Elkhart is 2204 miles. It takes approximately 35h 3m to drive from Portland to Elkhart.
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