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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Portlandby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    6h 59m
    $156–708

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 12m
    $600–1,600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 3h
    $375–595

  4. Drive  2,076.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Portlandcar car 2,076.2 mi
    33h 43m
    $379–548

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    7h 6m
    $176–308

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    9h 51m
    $198–556

Chicago Union Station to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,771.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,600 and the journey takes 46h 12m.

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