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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    8h 11m
    $182–327

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    8h 35m
    $181–815

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $1,206–1,907

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 5h
    $426–652

  5. Drive  2,060.2 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to Portlandcar car 2,060.2 mi
    32h 52m
    $353–509

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    12h 8m
    $226–579

Aurora to Portland by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Portland via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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