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

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1,747 mi airlines 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN280
WN Southwest
737
5:25 AM
MDT
11:20 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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Portland to Chicago
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,747 mi 3h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 66 1-stop hubs

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, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 737, 73H, 7M8 3h50-3h55 91%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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
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
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,388
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
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → PDX
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
56%
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 28 1 28
Flight time 3h 50m 4h 27m 4h
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 3h 55m.

PDX–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,747 mi / 2,811 km
Flight time3h 50m to 3h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 approximately 3h 50m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,747 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from PDX to MDW. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, BOI, YVR, CVG, BIL, JAC, HDN, RIL, SUS, STS, EUG, RNO, SNA, VNY, SCF, ICT, PHL, IAD, HPN, SAV, TYS, OKC, LGA, FOK, LAL, OPF, SRQ, ESN, DTW, MSP, ONT, SEA, SFO, EWR, ATL, SJC, ABQ, CLT, DEN, MSY, PHX, PSP, LAS, SMF, SAN, LAX, DFW, TUS, OAK, AUS, SLC, BNA, MCI, DAL, GDL, BOS, BUR, MIA, ORD, FLL, MCO, DCA, ASG, IAH, CUN and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour 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 and SEA. 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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PDX to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to MDW ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 55 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

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG) and Seattle (SEA).