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How to get fromChicago to Portageby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Portage by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    3h 19m
    $55–120

  2. Drive 177.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Portagecar car 177.4 mi
    2h 55m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portagetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    4h 19m
    $44–92

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Portagetaxi taxi
    3h 26m
    $152–515

Chicago to Portage by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Portage, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portage 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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