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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 48m
    $210–915

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 4m
    $120–565

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    47h 55m
    $615–1,321

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    2d
    $234–753

  5. Drive 2,077.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Jolietcar car 2,077.6 mi
    32h 46m
    $380–548

  6. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EUG - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 23m
    $171–584

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    11h 4m
    $188–796

Portland to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Portland to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 47h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pace Transit Center via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 2d.

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