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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Illinoisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    4h 43m
    $193–296

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    4h 36m
    $131–529

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 43m
    $703–1,503

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $351–686

  5. Drive 2,072.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Chicagocar car 2,072.8 mi
    33h 40m
    $379–547

  6. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane PDX - SPI
    7h 48m
    $158–591

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane PDX - PIA
    7h 11m
    $137–551

  8. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PDX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 6m
    $221–501

Portland Airport (PDX) to Illinois by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,752.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Illinois, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h.

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