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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 24 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: August 26 atDestination city: PortlandDestination location: Portland (Park & Ride)Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to PortlandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Portland, ME was searched and found on Aug 23, 2025 with a price of $119To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Portland, ME, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $119 to $197 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Portland, ME based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-08-25.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Portland!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Portland, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Portland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Portland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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