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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 2 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: May 4 atDestination city: PortlandDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to PortlandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Portland: Trip Overview
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Based on 5089 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $121.00
Chicago to Portland Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Portland was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $282To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Portland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $282 to $1,934 for a train ticket from Chicago to Portland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $282 which is on 2025-05-02.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Portland is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Portland.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Portland, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Chicago and Portland, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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