Chicago to Portland (MDW–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,747 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 43s ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2809
WN Southwest
B38M
10:05 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3928
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
PDT
4h 15m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4765
WN Southwest
7M8
5:35 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1307
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2852
WN Southwest
7M8
10:23 PM
CDT
12:35 AM+1
PDT
4h 12m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN130
WN Southwest
738
5:10 AM
PDT
11:05 AM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3669
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
PDT
11:50 AM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1596
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
PDT
11:50 AM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3325
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 AM
PDT
11:55 AM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1148
WN Southwest
7M8
8:29 AM
PDT
2:14 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3202
WN Southwest
B38M
11:50 AM
PDT
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3203
WN Southwest
7M8
11:30 PM
PDT
5:20 AM+1
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 55m DLKEVS AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
GEG Spokane 5h 58m WN ASBA Spokane (GEG) to Portland flights
DEN Denver 6h 1m UAWN ASCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
SEA Seattle 6h 14m LXJWN AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Portland flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 35m WN ASBAWN Sacramento (SMF) to Portland flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 48m WN ASWN Kansas City (MCI) to Portland flights
BZN Bozeman 6h 50m WN ASBA Bozeman (BZN) to Portland flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 58m EJALXJWN ASF9KE Las Vegas (LAS) to Portland flights
OAK Oakland 7h WN ASLXJWN Oakland (OAK) to Portland flights
STL St Louis 7h 5m JREWN ASWN St Louis (STL) to Portland flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Portland
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,747 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–PDX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 20 7M8, B38M 4h12-4h20 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (20 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to PDX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,661
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
55%
Return
PDX → MDW
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → PDX delays →

Other ways to reach Portland from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric MDW→PDX ORD→PDX
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 11
Weekly flights 20 188
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 17m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Portland is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.

MDW–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,747 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MDW to PDX: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Spokane and Denver.
Portland is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PDX to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to PDX

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PDX is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,811 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Spokane and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).