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How to get fromPortland to Fort Madisonby plane, car, train (Amtrak), taxi or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Fort Madison by plane, car, train (Amtrak), taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane PDX - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fort Madisoncar car
    8h 52m
    $171–780

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 2h
    $232–1,122

  3. Drive 1,893.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Fort Madisoncar car 1,893.3 mi
    31h 47m
    $346–500

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PDX - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain train
    10h 41m
    $271–944

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane PDX - BRL
    8h 51m
    $193–718

Portland to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, United Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) 3 times a day.

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