Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Chicago

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Next departures for Portland to Chicago on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$132 - $530Average Duration3d 7h
71kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$133 - $635Average Duration2d 4h
257kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Portland to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2d 4hAverage Duration
$133Cheapest ticket
257kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, OR to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$235
Average bus trip duration3d 7h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance1751 miles (2823 km)
Latest bus departure7:50pm

Portland to Chicago Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/02
$504
10/03
$184
Today
$490
10/05
$260
10/06
$152
10/07
$249
10/08
$204
10/09
$245
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $152

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland, OR to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $152 to $662 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $152 which is on 2025-10-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Portland to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Portland to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portland to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, OR to Chicago?

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Will you be returning to Portland, OR by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Portland, OR

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Portland, OR to Chicago

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