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

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1,747 mi airlines 28/wk
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WN1651
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3579
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3975
WN Southwest
B38M
10:35 AM
CDT
12:57 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3976
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 PM
CDT
11:10 PM+1
MDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2497
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 PM
CDT
11:10 PM+1
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN280
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1162
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 AM
MDT
11:35 AM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4161
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 PM
MDT
5:45 AM+1
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3708
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 PM
MDT
5:50 AM+1
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Portland
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,747 mi 3h 23m nonstop -1h behind 57 1-stop hubs

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 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h22-4h25 33%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 33% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 97%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,379
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
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
88%
Return
PDX → MDW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
56%
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 5
Weekly flights 28 122
Flight time 3h 23m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Portland is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m to 4h 25m.

MDW–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Flight time3h 23m to 4h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 approximately 3h 23m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,747 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MDW to PDX. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, ICT, JAC, EGE, APA, SCF, BZN, CMH, TRM, MEM, RNO, HPN, SDF, STS, SNA, ISP, SBA, AFW, ABQ, SJD, IAD, MCI, FLL, BNA, DCA, AUS, IAH, CVG, DTW, EWR, SEA, HOU, MCO, ATL, DFW, DEN, LAS, SFO, SLC, LAX, MIA, PHX, SMF, PSP, ONT, MSP, BOS, SJC, SAN, OAK, TUS, DAL, CLT, MSY, GDL, BUR and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour 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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to PDX ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,747 miles (2,811 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).