There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PWM - MDW
3h 11m$106–495Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PWM - ORD
3h 42m$91–422Bus, train
- Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
26h 13m$322–659Bus
- Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
26h 32m$197–334Drive 1,034.1 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicagocar 1,034.1 mi
19h 15m$189–273
Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Portland Jetport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via City of Portland and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PWM) and Chicago is 909 miles. The road distance is 1040.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 13m and costs $320 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from City of Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 26h 32m.
Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind Portland Airport (PWM). It is currently 10:33 PM in Portland Airport (PWM) and 9:33 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PWM), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Jetport to Chicago Bus Station via City of Portland and New York Midtown in around 26h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Portland to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from City of Portland to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago is 1040 miles. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Portland Airport (PWM) to Chicago.
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