There are 5 ways to get from Hillsboro to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PDX - ORD
7h 21m$178–311Bus, bus to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main to McMinnville Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from McMinnville to Eugene Airportbus
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EUG - ORD
10h 11m$96–415Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d$553–1,303Drive 2,095.3 mi
- Drive from Hillsboro to Chicagocar 2,095.3 mi
34h 9m$383–553Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
7h 12m$118–481
Hillsboro to Chicago by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hillsboro to Chicago is to fly which costs $170 - $320 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hillsboro to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Hillsboro station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Hatfield Government Center station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Hillsboro and Chicago is 1792 miles. The road distance is 2107.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hillsboro to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Hillsboro to Chicago, including transfers.
Hillsboro to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Hillsboro to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $170 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 0h.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Hillsboro. It is currently 3:50 PM in Hillsboro and 5:50 PM in Chicago.
Hillsboro to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Hillsboro, OR, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 46h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 503-474-4900
- Website
- Yamhill County Transit
Bus from Hillsboro - SE 4th btwn Washington & Main to McMinnville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Yamhill County Transit
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Yes, the driving distance between Hillsboro to Chicago is 2107 miles. It takes approximately 34h 9m to drive from Hillsboro to Chicago.
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