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How to get fromPortland to Michigan Cityby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Michigan City by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h
    $186–321

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 44m
    $116–470

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    47h 51m
    $1,256–1,921

  4. Bus, train

    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
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    2d 3h
    $424–636

  5. Drive  2,144.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Michigan Citycar car 2,144.1 mi
    34h 5m
    $392–566

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PDX - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    8h 56m
    $121–483

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    10h 57m
    $235–422

  8. 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 Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    10h 47m
    $195–591

Portland to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,818 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 47h 51m.

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