The average train between Portland Airport (PDX) and Chicago takes 46h 41m and the fastest train takes 46h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Portland Airport (PDX) and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portland Airport (PDX) is at 4:12 PM which arrives into Chicago at 4:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Rose Quarter TC station and take an average of 46h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Portland Airport (PDX) station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 41m.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Chicago train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Portland station.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Chicago train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Chicago is 2,816.8 km. The road distance is 3,626 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h.