Porto to Chicago (OPO–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

OPO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between OPO and ORD. Nearest airports to OPO with scheduled service: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, 172 mi) · Vila Real Airport (VRL, 50 mi) · Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE, 55 mi)
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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
YYZ Toronto 10h 48m PDTS AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 11h 33m ACB6BT AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
LIS Lisbon 11h 43m ACADAY B6TP Lisbon (LIS) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 11h 44m ACPDTS AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
MAD Madrid 11h 53m ADATAY AAAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 1m G3HVKL ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 5m AFAMG3 AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 56m 4YACLH 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
MUC Munich 13h 10m ACLHTP LHUA Munich (MUC) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 13h 27m DL AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Porto to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between OPO and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OPO to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,924
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
OPO → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → OPO
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Porto

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric OPO→ORD SCQ→ORD LIS→ORD
Distance from OPO 115 mi 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 10
Airports within 200 miles of OPO with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Chicago is 6 hours behind Porto.
OPO: WEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Porto, it's 12:00 PM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

OPO–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Porto to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OPO
IATA / ICAOOPO / LPPR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation228 ft / 69 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OPO to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Newark Liberty and Lisbon Humberto Delgado.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 6 hours behind Porto.
Nearby alternatives include SCQ and LIS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Newark Liberty and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and Lisbon (LIS).