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How to get fromPortland to Auroraby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Aurora by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PWM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    5h 3m
    $112–528

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PWM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    5h 37m
    $96–450

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    26h 58m
    $336–750

  4. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    28h 14m
    $191–350

  5. Drive 1,066 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Auroracar car 1,066 mi
    20h 4m
    $195–281

Portland to Aurora by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Aurora. However, you can fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Aurora via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 58m.

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