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How to get fromOregon to Illinoisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Oregon to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    6h 20m
    $115–468

  2. Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EUG - ORD
    6h 13m
    $103–461

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    46h
    $700–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $353–693

  5. Drive 2,077.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Chicagocar car 2,077.3 mi
    33h 42m
    $380–548

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    6h 13m
    $135–558

  7. Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane EUG - MDW
    7h 49m
    $133–561

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane PDX - PIA
    8h 48m
    $144–604

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PDX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 43m
    $236–921

Oregon to Illinois by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46hAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,763.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Oregon, USA and Illinois, USA?

American Airlines, United 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 $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h.

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