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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €227 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €227, while a flight costs an average of €498.
Distance: 1754 miles (2823 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€470 Average price | €227 Average price Cheapest | €498 Average price | €357 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51h 30m Average total duration 51h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 60h 55m Average total duration 60h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | 8.5 - 16.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL:
A bus is €244 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL costing on average €470.
A bus is €272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL costing on average €498.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 30m.
Bus takes on average 60h 55m.
Tickets start at around €470 compared to roughly €357 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-113.59. The journey takes 51h 0m versus 30h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, OR to Chicago, IL
How to get from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+ · · 9:25 AM68h35Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL€1371One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · · 9:25 AM68h35Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL€1371One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- UA209411:30 PM4h01Portland International Airport5:31 AMO'Hare International Airport€2921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus+ · · 9:15 AM68h45Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL€1671One-way4 transfers
- · · · 7:05 PM82h55Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL€2201One-way4 transfers
AA181310:55 PM4h12Portland International Airport5:07 AMO'Hare International Airport€2391One-way0 transfers- AA17136:01 AM4h15Portland International Airport12:16 PMO'Hare International Airport€2391One-way0 transfers
- AA3075+
AA62906:30 AM8h21Portland International Airport4:51 PMO'Hare International Airport€2481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL:
A bus is €244 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL costing on average €470.
A bus is €272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Chicago, IL costing on average €498.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 30m.
Bus takes on average 60h 55m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portland, OR and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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