There are 4 ways to get from Portage to Chicago Loop by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
1h 11m$24–28Drive 40.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Chicago Loopcar 40.4 mi
48 min$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
1h 41m$39–51Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portage to Chicago Looptaxi 40.4 mi
48 min$110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at Millennium Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Portage and Chicago Loop is 43 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $24 - $29.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Portage to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Portage to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Portage to Chicago Loop train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $24 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from Ogden Dunes to Millennium Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–9 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–28 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $20–28
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portage to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Portage to Chicago Loop train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Chicago Loop is 41 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Portage to Chicago Loop.
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