There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MDW - PDX
7h 57m$166–758Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
2d$1,238–1,898Drive 2,047.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Multnomah Fallscar 2,047.5 mi
33h 10m$374–540Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ORD - PDX
8h 19m$176–308Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MKE - PDX
11h 2m$222–569
Chicago to Multnomah Falls by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls is to fly which costs $170 - $310 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Multnomah Falls is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $160 - $800.
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 Rose Quarter TC 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 $1,200 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 57m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,200 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 0h.
Multnomah Falls is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 10:49 PM in Chicago and 8:49 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 flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 5 times a day. 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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