Chicago to Portland (ORD–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–PDX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,735 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX, SN | 57 | 32Q, 738, 739, B39M | 3h52-4h38 | Star Alliance | AC, LX, SN | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, GF, MH, QR | 29 | 321, 738 | 4h17-4h43 | Oneworld | AY, BA, GF, MH, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: QR | 15 | 73H, 73J | 4h25-4h35 | Oneworld | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Portland from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→PDX | MDW→PDX | MSN→PDX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 188 | 20 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 12m | 4h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · PDX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–PDX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to PDX
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 188 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to PDX is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,735 miles (2,792 km). There are approximately 188 weekly flights outbound and 221 return, totaling 409 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Des Moines, Bozeman Yellowstone and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Madison (MSN).