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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Michigan City by plane, train, train (Amtrak), 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)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
    7h 51m
    $185–819

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
    11h 12m
    $136–501

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.trainSsl / ...
    47h 52m
    $261–1,685

  4. Drive 2,143.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Michigan Citycar2,143.9 mi
    33h 53m
    $392–566

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
    8h 5m
    $255–509

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN)planePDX - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain
    10h 26m
    $230–962

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

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEUG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
    10h 18m
    $211–795

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

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
    11h 6m
    $171–681

Portland to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 52m.

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