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Compare train, flight, and bus for Chicago, IL to Portland, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $106. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $106, and a train costs an average of $128.
Distance: 1754 miles (2823 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$467 Average price | $343 Average price Cheapest | $437 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48h 54m Average total duration 48h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 8.5 - 16.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR:
A flight is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $385 (€311).
A flight is $124 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $467 (€377).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 48h 24m.
Bus takes on average 75h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Portland, OR
How to get from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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· +FlixBus5:15 PM51h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:35 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$1611One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · +FlixBus5:15 PM51h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:35 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$1611One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- AA254512:09 PM4h26O'Hare International Airport2:35 PMPortland International Airport$2361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 27 Empire Builder3:05 PM46h12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:17 AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$3321One-way0 transfers
- 7 Empire Builder · 27 Empire Builder3:05 PM46h12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:17 AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$3851One-way1 transfer
- 7 Empire Builder · 507 Amtrak Cascades3:05 PM52h40Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:45 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$4001One-way1 transfer
- · · · 10:15 AM58h20Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL6:35 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$1701One-way4 transfers
- AA13179:25 PM4h27O'Hare International Airport11:52 PMPortland International Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
- AA22847:29 AM4h28O'Hare International Airport9:57 AMPortland International Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
- AA29777:20 PM4h31O'Hare International Airport9:51 PMPortland International Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR:
A flight is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $385 (€311).
A flight is $124 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $467 (€377).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 48h 24m.
Bus takes on average 75h 22m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Portland, OR as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
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