There are 5 ways to get from Hood River to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PDX - ORD
7h 15mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hood River to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
47h 55m$362–583Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
44h 27m$565–1,318Drive 2,015.5 mi
- Drive from Hood River to Chicagocar 2,015.5 mi
32h 35m$368–532Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
7h 6m
Hood River to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hood River to Chicago is to bus which costs $360 - $600 and takes 47h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hood River to Chicago is to drive which takes 32h 35m and costs $360 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Hood River to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Hood River and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Hood River to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 27m.
The distance between Hood River and Chicago is 1825 miles. The road distance is 2027.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hood River to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 44h 27m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Hood River to Chicago, including transfers.
Hood River to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Hood River station.
Hood River to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Hood River to Chicago is to train which takes 44h 27m and costs $550 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 47h 55m.
What companies run services between Hood River, OR, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 44h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hood River to Chicago Bus Station via Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station in around 47h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bingen-White Salmon Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 541-386-4202
- [email protected]
- Website
- CAT
Bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
Bus from CAT Transit Center - Hood River to Gateway Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- CAT
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Booking & Getting There
Hood River to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Hood River. It is currently 12:02 AM in Hood River and 2:02 AM in Chicago.
Hood River to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hood River to Chicago is 2027 miles. It takes approximately 32h 35m to drive from Hood River to Chicago.
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