Chicago to Portland (ORD–PWM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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898 mi airlines 57/wk
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UA3643
UA United
E7W
10:45 AM
CDT T2
2:20 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5975
UA United
E7W
1:55 PM
CDT T2
5:32 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3474
AA American
E75
2:29 PM
CDT T3
6:20 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3432
UA United
E7W
2:55 PM
CDT T1
6:31 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA608
UA United
319
5:47 PM
CDT T1
9:04 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2126
UA United
7M8
6:10 PM
CDT T1
9:40 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5783
UA United
E7W
8:16 PM
CDT
11:44 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3336
AA American
E75
8:35 PM
CDT T3
12:13 AM+1
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3564
AA American
E75
8:44 PM
CDT T3
12:11 AM+1
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5765
UA United
E7W
5:45 AM
EDT
7:57 AM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA2684
UA United
319
6:04 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA3559
AA American
E75
6:17 AM
EDT
8:34 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1577
UA United
320
9:45 AM
EDT
11:42 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3551
UA United
E7W
4:23 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3474
AA American
E75
5:57 PM
EDT
8:07 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6013
UA United
E7W
6:18 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
CDT
3h 10m
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, 57 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 898 mi 2h 17m nonstop +1h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

ORD–PWM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 898 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–PWM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 36 319, 7M8, E7W 2h17-2h37 64% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 21 E75 2h27-2h51 64% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (36 flights/wk, 63%)
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 37%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to PWM direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PWM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,501
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
ORD → PWM
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
84%
Return
PWM → ORD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → PWM delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · PWM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
898 mi / 1,444 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m to 2h 51m.
Getting to ORD

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–PWM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Portland route.
Route details
Distance898 mi / 1,444 km
Flight time2h 17m to 2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights57 out / 43 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to PWM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Jetport take approximately 2h 17m to 2h 51m. The route covers 898 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from ORD to PWM. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, YYZ, BOS, HPN, ORF, ILM, JAX, MIA, LAS, SJU, STT, ATL, KEF, EWR, PHL, DAL, LGA, JFK, CLT, DCA, DTW, BWI, BNA, CHS, IAD, RSW, RDU, MCO and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PWM to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to PWM

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to PWM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to PWM ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,444 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.