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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Portage, MI
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Portage, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $366.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $386 Average price |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to Portage, MI
Trains from Chicago, IL to Portage, MI run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 06:45 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest month Oct |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Fri |
Least busy day Fri |
Best day to book ahead 84 days |
FAQs: Trains from Chicago, IL to Portage, MI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Portage, MI by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portage, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chicago, IL to Portage, MI
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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