There are 4 ways to get from Terminal 1 to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)ORD - PDX
5h 22m$96–473Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to PortlandEmpire Builder
2d$272–495Drive 2,064.3 mi
- Drive from Terminal 1 to Portland2,064.3 mi
33h 11m$377–545Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)MDW - PDX
7h 44m$208–913
Terminal 1 to Portland by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Terminal 1 to Portland is to fly which costs $95 - $480 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Terminal 1 to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct train from Terminal 1 to Portland. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Portland via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Terminal 1 and Portland is 1756 miles. The road distance is 2076.3 miles.
The best way to get from Terminal 1 to Portland without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $270 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Terminal 1 to Portland, including transfers.
Terminal 1 to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Terminal 1 to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $500 and takes 2 days 0h.
Portland is 2h behind Terminal 1. It is currently 12:02 PM in Terminal 1 and 10:02 AM in Portland.
Terminal 1 to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Terminal 1, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portland twice daily. Tickets cost $270–490 and the journey takes 46h 12m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Terminal 1 to Portland is 2076 miles. It takes approximately 33h 11m to drive from Terminal 1 to Portland.
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