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How to get fromChicago to Columbia River Gorgeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Columbia River Gorge by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    8h 16m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus
    2d 2h
    $363–690

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    44h 6m
    $700–1,500

  4. Drive 2,028.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbia River Gorgecar car 2,028.9 mi
    32h 54m
    $371–535

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Transit Center to CAT Transit Center - Hood Riverbus bus
    8h 43m

Chicago to Columbia River Gorge by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,819.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Columbia River Gorge, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 44h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Water's Edge, Lone Pine Blvd via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, LINK Transit Center - The Dalles, and Water's Edge, Lone Pine Blvd in around 2d 2h.

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