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How to get fromPortland to Northwestern Universityby plane, bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    7h 21m
    $177–813

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    4. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus
    47h 25m
    $238–626

  3. Drive 2,062.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Northwestern Universitycar2,062.9 mi
    33h 39m
    $377–544

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    7h 37m
    $245–498

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

    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
    9h 50m
    $201–784

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    47h 32m
    $248–1,726

Portland to Northwestern University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $240–1,800 and the journey takes 46h.

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