IL → WI · about 148 miles

Chicago to Portage train schedule

Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Chicago to Portage. The fastest takes 3 hours 13 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:10 AM and the last at 3:05 PM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
21
Fastest trip
3h 13m
First train
11:10 AM
Last train
3:05 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Portage. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Chicago, IL to Portage, WI
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
11:10 AM2:23 PM3h 13mDailyAmtrak
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3:05 PM6:24 PM3h 19mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Portage The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Chicago

Where the train stops in Portage

Return trip: Portage to Chicago

Questions

How long is the train from Chicago to Portage?

The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 13 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 19 minutes.

What time is the first train from Chicago to Portage?

The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:05 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Chicago to Portage?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Chicago?

Trains to Portage leave from Chicago Union Station.