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How to get fromPortland to Evanstonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    7h 4m
    $127–563

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 12m
    $698–1,466

  3. Bus

    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
    2d 2h
    $356–676

  4. Drive 2,063 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Evanstoncar car 2,063 mi
    33h 56m
    $377–544

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    7h 14m
    $199–313

  6. Fly 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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    11h 26m
    $184–504

Portland to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$698Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,781.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 46h.

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