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How to get fromChicago to Hillsboroby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Hillsboro by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    7h 19m
    $166–708

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 36m
    $591–1,291

  3. Drive  2,094.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Hillsborocar car 2,094.4 mi
    34h 12m
    $383–553

  4. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    7h 35m
    $176–308

  5. Train to South Bend, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBN - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    11h 10m
    $168–669

Chicago to Hillsboro by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$591Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,784.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hillsboro, OR, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 46h 12m.

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