There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Northwestern University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
7h 12m$107–473Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
47h 20m$556–1,312Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 2h$377–593Drive 2,062.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to Northwestern Universitycar 2,062.9 mi
33h 57m$377–544Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PDX - ORD
7h 30m$179–313Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
10h 10m$143–547
Portland to Northwestern University by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Northwestern University is to fly which costs $170 - $320 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Northwestern University is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Foster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 20m.
The distance between Portland and Northwestern University is 1793 miles. The road distance is 2075 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 47h 20m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Portland to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Portland to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Northwestern University is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 47h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,400 and the journey takes 46h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Northwestern University is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 10:17 AM in Portland and 12:17 PM in Northwestern University.
Portland to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Northwestern University is 2075 miles. It takes approximately 33h 57m to drive from Portland to Northwestern University.
There are 1301+ hotels available in Northwestern University.