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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 train with prices starting from $145. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 6m. 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 train costs an average of $145, and a bus costs an average of $159.
Distance: 1754 miles (2823 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$312 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $399 Average price |
48h 59m Average total duration 48h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 76h 28m Average total duration 75h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 8.5 - 16.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR:
A flight is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $145 (€115).
A flight is $64 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $159 (€126).
Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 46h 12m.
Bus takes on average 59h 44m.
- Around 44 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 Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
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