There are 3 ways to get from Portage to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2h 29m$66–126Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Chicagocar 144.9 mi
2h 30m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
2h 3m$46–243
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Chicago is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $45 - $250.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Portage and Chicago is 145 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Portage to Chicago, including transfers.
Portage to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Portage to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 2h 3m.
Chicago is 1h behind Portage. It is currently 11:21 PM in Portage and 10:21 PM in Chicago.
Portage to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Portage, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Chicago is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Portage to Chicago.
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