There are 4 ways to get from Portage to Chicago Loop by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
1h 4m$41–51Drive 40.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Chicago Loopcar 40.4 mi
48 min$8–11Train
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
1h 11m$25–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portage to Chicago Looptaxi 40.4 mi
48 min$110–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
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 42 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Portage to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Portage to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $31 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Ogden Dunes to Millennium Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portage to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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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