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How to get fromPortage to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Portage to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    3h 28m
    $95–150

  2. Drive  178.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Chicagocar car 178.2 mi
    2h 56m
    $33–47

  3. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2h 35m
    $133–347

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portage to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    4h 15m
    $64–101

Portage to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Portage to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 28m.

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