Rome2Rio

How to get fromChicago to New River Gorge Bridgeby plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

Find Transport to New River Gorge Bridge

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to New River Gorge Bridge by plane, taxi, bus, 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.

  1. Fly to Yeager Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ORD - CRW
    2. Take the taxi from Yeager Airport (CRW) to New River Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    $162–505

  2. Drive 518.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to New River Gorge Bridgecar car 518.1 mi
    10h 32m
    $95–137

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garagebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage to New River Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    14h 26m
    $201–309

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Thurmond Stationtrain train Cardinal
    15h 38m
    $239–443

  5. Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane ORD - LWB
    2. Take the train from White Sulphur Springs Station to Thurmond Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $142–457

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yeager Airport (CRW) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to New River Gorge Bridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 487.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and New River Gorge Bridge, WV, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Thurmond Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 15h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound