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How to get fromPortage to Chicagoby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Gary Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160 / ...
    51 min
    $38–49

  2. Drive 39.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Chicagocar car 39.6 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    1h 8m
    $24–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Chicagotaxi taxi 39.6 mi
    47 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

South Shore Line operates a train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St. hourly. Tickets cost $8–9 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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