There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Evanston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
6h 50m$207–913Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PDX - ORD
7h 14m$119–563Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
46h 9m$253–751Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
46h 57m$612–1,319Drive 2,063 mi
- Drive from Portland to Evanstoncar 2,063 mi
33h 55m$377–544Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EUG - ORD
9h 32m$170–582
Portland to Evanston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Evanston is to fly which costs $110 - $600 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Evanston station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Howard CTA Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station and Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 57m.
The distance between Portland and Evanston is 1791 miles. The road distance is 2075.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 46h 9m and costs $250 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Portland to Evanston, including transfers.
Portland to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $750 and takes 46h 9m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 46h 57m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Howard CTA Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 46h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- 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
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Evanston is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 5:58 AM in Portland and 7:58 AM in Evanston.
Portland to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Evanston is 2075 miles. It takes approximately 33h 55m to drive from Portland to Evanston.
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