How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Portland?

The cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Portland start from £73. The average price for this route is around £151. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Portland?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Portland is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 888 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 8h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Portland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Portland?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Portland at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

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

A bus journey from Chicago to Portland produces an estimated 36 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 87463 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 £100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Portland on 3 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Chicago to Portland on 4 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 8h	20:50	City of Portland	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 21h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 9h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Portland on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 14h	20:50	City of Portland	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 21h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Portland on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 14h	20:50	City of Portland	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 21h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Portland on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	CheapestFastest
Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 21h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Portland on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 8h	20:50	City of Portland	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 21h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 9h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Portland on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	08:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	20:50	City of Portland	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 8h	20:50	City of Portland	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 21h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 9h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 20h	20:50	City of Portland	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Portland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 14hAverage duration

888 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£73 - £300	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£161 - £903	Average duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 130kg 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
Greyhound Station Portland Maine
389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

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Greyhound

3.5/587,475 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,881 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Portland?
The cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Portland start from £73. The average price for this route is around £151. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Portland?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Portland is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 888 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 8h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Portland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Portland?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Portland at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Portland?
A bus journey from Chicago to Portland produces an estimated 36 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 87463 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Portland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

01/01

£106

02/01

£100

Today

£115

04/01

£101

05/01

£109

06/01

£100

07/01

£118

08/01

£100

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Portland, ME was searched and found on 2 Jan 2026 with a price of £100

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, ME as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £100 to £193 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 £100, which is on 2026-01-06.