There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
6h 55m$187–813Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PDX - ORD
7h 19m$149–663Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
46h 57m$607–1,307Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 2h$374–712Drive 2,063 mi
- Drive from Portland to Evanstoncar 2,063 mi
33h 55m$377–544
Portland to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Evanston is to fly which costs $140 - $700 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
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 train which takes 46h 57m and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 55m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 46h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,300 and the journey takes 46h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
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
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Evanston is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 12:20 PM in Portland and 2:20 PM 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.
There are 989+ hotels available in Evanston.