There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MDW - PDX
7h 46m$236–958Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ORD - PDX
8h 7m$166–708Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
2d$724–1,437Drive 2,047.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Multnomah Fallscar 2,047.5 mi
33h 10m$374–540
Chicago to Multnomah Falls by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls is to fly which costs $160 - $750 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $230 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Multnomah Falls station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC station via Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Chicago and Multnomah Falls is 1798 miles. The road distance is 2059.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $700 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls, including transfers.
Chicago to Multnomah Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $230 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 0h.
Multnomah Falls is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:02 PM in Chicago and 1:02 PM in Multnomah Falls.
Chicago to Multnomah Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Multnomah Falls, OR, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Multnomah Falls is 2059 miles. It takes approximately 33h 10m to drive from Chicago to Multnomah Falls.
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