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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 $142. 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 $142, and a bus costs an average of $155.
Distance: 1754 miles (2823 km)
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$303 Average price Cheapest | $314 Average price | $400 Average price |
49h 33m Average total duration 49h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 76h 38m Average total duration 76h 8m 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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Direct Options | 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 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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UA19949:08 AM4h36O'Hare International Airport11:44 AMPortland International Airport$5021One-way0 transfers
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undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined10:15 AM85h30Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL9:45 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR$2961One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- UA21334:05 PM4h29O'Hare International Airport6:34 PMPortland International Airport$5021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 27 Empire Builder3:05 PM46h12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:17 AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$4051One-way0 transfers
- 7 Empire Builder · 27 Empire Builder3:05 PM46h12Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:17 AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$4191One-way1 transfer
- 1333 Borealis · 27 Empire Builder11:10 AM50h07Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:17 AMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR$4921One-way1 transfer
AS3252:09 PM4h41O'Hare International Airport4:50 PMPortland International Airport$5111One-way0 transfers- UA15318:00 PM4h34O'Hare International Airport10:34 PMPortland International Airport$5021One-way0 transfers
- UA250 · UA6448:40 AM6h28O'Hare International Airport1:08 PMPortland International Airport$5141One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR
Travel to Portland, OR 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 Chicago, IL to Portland, OR.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR:
A flight is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $142 (€115).
A flight is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Portland, OR costing on average $155 (€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 Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Portland, OR by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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