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How to get fromPortland to West Chicagoby plane, train, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to West Chicago by plane, train, train (Amtrak), 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)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
    8h 7m
    $128–615

  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 Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
    11h 14m
    $123–497

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West ChicagotrainUp-W
    47h 41m
    $235–1,358

  4. Drive 2,053.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to West Chicagocar2,053.9 mi
    33h 9m
    $375–542

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
    8h
    $178–815

  6. 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 Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
    10h 20m
    $204–787

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planePDX - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
    11h 44m
    $340–1,630

  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 Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain
    11h 15m
    $153–677

Portland to West Chicago by train and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to West Chicago via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 47h 41m.

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