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How to get fromChicago to Multnomah Fallsby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    8h 8m
    $176–308

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBN - PDX
    11h 42m
    $148–619

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $1,242–1,903

  4. Drive  2,047.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Multnomah Fallscar car 2,047.5 mi
    33h 10m
    $374–540

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    7h 57m
    $156–708

Chicago to Multnomah Falls by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,782 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Multnomah Falls, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 46h 12m.

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