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How to get fromWaukegan to Portlandby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to Portland by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMDW - PDX
    8h 34m
    $199–865

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeORD - PDX
    8h 32m
    $99–484

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    2d
    $284–657

  4. Drive 2,040.3 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Portlandcar2,040.3 mi
    33h 13m
    $373–538

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMKE - PDX
    10h 23m
    $291–1,222

Waukegan to Portland by train and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Portland via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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