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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Chicago by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    5h 15m
    $21–60

  2. Drive 206.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Chicagocar car 206.1 mi
    4h 27m
    $38–55

  3. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    4h 17m
    $62–291

  4. Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus bus
    3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    7h 1m
    $64–379

Portland to Chicago by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Portland, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Barons Bus operates a bus from Portland, IN to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Barons Bus Lines also services this route once daily.

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