Flying into Portland from Chicago...how far from Bar Harbor?

Trying to decide between flying direct to Portland versus flying into Bangor or Augusta (which will require us to change planes). Thinking direct flights are better. How long a drive is it from Portland?

Thanks so much. I%26#39;d ask my husband all these questions normally, but I want to surprise him!!!

Flying into Portland from Chicago...how far from Bar Harbor?

I wouldn%26#39;t fly into Augusta -- very small airport. Portland is at least a three hour drive from Bar Harbor, two hours on I-95 and an hour plus on two lane roads from Bangor to Bar Harbor.

If the plane change isn%26#39;t too long, I%26#39;d opt for Bangor. It%26#39;s a nice airport and is just a bit over an hour%26#39;s drive to Bar Harbor.

Flying into Portland from Chicago...how far from Bar Harbor?

Bonnie, the problem is that there is only a 45 minute span between flights and if there is a hold up for any reason, I%26#39;m out of luck.

Plus it%26#39;s a very small plane that flies into Bangor. There used to be a non-stop to Bangor...not anymore, though.

Portland is about 3 hours to Bar Harbor if you take the highway. If you%26#39;re not in a rush I would suggest spending a day or so in Portland as it%26#39;s a great city and lots of fun. You can also take Rt 1 up from Portland and see some pretty cool places. Adds a few hours to the ride but you get to see Rockland, Rockport, Camden and the new Bucksport Bridge. Plus there%26#39;s always LL Bean in Freeport! There are a number of good places to eat, museums etc. We drive up from CT but always stop in Portland on the way up for a nite...continue on Rt 1 and then take the highway home.