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How to get fromWashington to Portageby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Portage by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    4h 13m
    $138–625

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    6h 27m
    $93–939

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    16h 26m
    $134–237

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl / ...
    19h 33m
    $277–539

  5. Drive 650 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Portagecar car 650 mi
    11h 13m
    $119–172

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    4h 38m
    $152–874

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    5h 57m
    $148–879

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    6h 24m
    $208–937

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IAD - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Ogden Dunestrain train
    5h 40m
    $137–1,234

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Portage, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Portage via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 19h 33m.

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