Portland to Chicago (PDX–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PDX–ORD 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 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 109 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LH, LX, SN | 64 | 320, 32Q, 738, 739, 7M8, B39M | 3h55-4h14 | Star Alliance | AC, LH, LX, SN | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, GF, MH, QR | 49 | 321, 738 | 4h02-4h26 | Oneworld | AY, BA, GF, MH, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, IB, QR | 7 | 73J | 4h13 | Oneworld | HA, IB, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Portland
| Metric | PDX→ORD | EUG→ORD | SEA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PDX | – | 106 mi | 129 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 23 |
| Weekly flights | 240 | 7 | 449 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 3h 52m | 3h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PDX: PDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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.
PDX–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PDX to ORD
Portland International Airport (PDX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 240 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PDX to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PDX to ORD ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,735 miles (2,792 km). There are approximately 240 weekly flights outbound and 193 return, totaling 433 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eugene (EUG), Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).