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How to get fromThunder Bay to Portageby plane, train, car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Portage by plane, train, car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YQT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    6h 59m
    $104–397

  2. Drive, shuttle, bus, train

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Knife River Trailheadshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl
    19h 25m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl
    24h 8m
    $153–320

  4. Drive 696.3 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Portagecar car 696.3 mi
    12h 41m
    $160–231

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YQT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    6h 58m
    $265–788

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 30m
    $143–288

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 507.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Portage, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Portage via Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, St. Ignace, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, and Gary Bus Station in around 24h 30m.

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