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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Michigan City by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly 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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 52m
    $145–569

  2. Fly 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 Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 6m
    $125–479

  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 Ssl / ...
    47h 58m
    $752–1,473

  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 Ssl
    2d 3h
    $364–700

  5. Drive 2,144.1 mi

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

  6. Fly 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 Streettrain train
    9h 14m
    $220–912

Portland to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$752Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,823.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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 58m.

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