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

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1,747 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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✈ Nonstop
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
WN2809
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
PDT
4h 15m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3928
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
PDT
4h 15m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4765
WN Southwest
B38M
5:35 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
PDT
4h 20m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1307
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2852
WN Southwest
7M8
9:17 PM
CDT
11:48 PM
PDT
4h 31m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BOI Boise 5h 24m ASBA WN Boise (BOI) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 34m AFAMAS AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 5h 42m ASWN WN St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m ASCMF9 WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 47m ASWN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 5h 48m AFAMAS WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 48m AFAMAS WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 6h 14m AFDL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
RNO Reno 6h 21m AS WN Reno (RNO) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 35m ASDEDL EJAGTWJTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Chicago
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,747 mi 3h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

PDX–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,747 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 20 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 3h45-3h55 67%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to MDW 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
7
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,687
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
PDX → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
92%
Return
MDW → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PDX→MDW EUG→MDW SEA→MDW
Distance from PDX 106 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 20 21
Flight time 3h 50m 4h 27m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.

PDX–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,747 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PDX to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
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 Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and St. Louis Lambert.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EUG, SEA and BFI. 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 PDX to MDW

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

PDX to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to MDW is about 3 hours 50 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 Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).