How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Portland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Portland start from $156. The average price for this route is around $321. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Portland?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Portland is 2d 23h, covering a distance of 2823 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Portland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Portland?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Portland at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Portland?

A bus trip from Chicago to Portland generates an estimated 71 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Portland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Portland?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Portland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Portland from $190 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Portland on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 18h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 12h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Portland on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 11h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Portland on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 11h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 23h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Portland on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 11h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 23h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Portland on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 11h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Portland on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 11h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 13h	9:45pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Portland

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $191, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

2823 kmDistance

257kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $795	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$191 - $5,187	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 257kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Portland?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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B
Portland Airport
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,408 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,476 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Portland, OR by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Portland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Portland start from $156. The average price for this route is around $321. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Portland?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Portland is 2d 23h, covering a distance of 2823 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Portland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Portland?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Portland at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Portland?
A bus trip from Chicago to Portland generates an estimated 71 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Portland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Portland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Portland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

$654

11-28

$673

Today

$687

11-30

$1,046

12-01

$229

12-02

$380

12-03

$376

12-04

$239

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Portland, OR was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $229

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

You can expect to pay from $229 to $1,046 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $229 which is on 2025-12-01.