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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $134. 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 $134, and a train costs an average of $129.
Distance: 1754 miles (2823 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$469 Average price | $249 Average price Cheapest | $445 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 bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $249 (€200).
A bus is $135 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $378 (€304).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 48h 47m.
Bus takes on average 60h 33m.
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 PM51h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:40 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2491One-way3 transfers
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- FlixBus+ · +FlixBus5:15 PM51h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:40 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2491One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus+ · +FlixBus5:15 PM51h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:40 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2491One-way3 transfers
Other options
- · · · 11:10 PM69h30Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL6:40 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2511One-way4 transfers
- · · · 10:15 AM58h25Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL6:40 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2541One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $249 (€200).
A bus is $135 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $378 (€304).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 48h 47m.
Bus takes on average 60h 33m.
- Around 53 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, bus, and flight 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 American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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