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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, OR to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 10m. 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 €78, and a train costs an average of €119.
Distance: 1754 miles (2823 km)
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€336 Average price | €215 Average price Cheapest |
47h 50m Average total duration 47h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 8.5 - 16.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL.
You can get from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $57 (€52) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:
A flight is $68 (€61) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $125 (€113) from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL.
A flight is $67 (€60) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL costing on average $124 (€112).
The fastest way from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 1 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 78 h 15 min of travel time.
Getting to Chicago, IL by train takes 46 h on average.
You should expect to travel around 1750 miles (2822 km) between Portland, OR and Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 47 flights per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL:
The following travel companies offer services from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL:
- United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines can get you to Chicago, IL by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Spirit Airlines from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL for $57 (€52) on Omio.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Portland, OR to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for $124 (€112).
Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with 6 direct flights per day.
- 1 direct train per day with Amtrak.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL.
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