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How to get fromPortland to Chicagoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PWM - ORD
    3h 44m
    $80–401

  2. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 10m
    $201–318

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    25h 58m
    $616–1,000

  4. Drive  1,036.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Chicagocar car 1,036.3 mi
    19h 16m
    $190–274

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PWM - MDW
    5h 28m
    $106–531

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    28h 41m
    $203–319

Portland to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Chicago Bus Station via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 25h 10m.

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