Portland to Chicago/Rockford (PDX–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Portland to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,672 mi 6h 32m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

PDX–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,672 miles in approximately 6h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 76% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
510
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric PDX→RFD SEA→RFD
Distance from PDX 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 6h 32m 3h 29m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 32m.

PDX–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Flight time6h 32m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 6h 32m. The route covers 1,672 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PDX to RFD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SEA, DFW, DTW, CVG, ONT, AZA, PTK, SFO, IAH, SMF, IAD, TPA, JFK, SAV, PIE, SRQ, ANC, MIA, FLL, CUN, FAI, MCO, ORD, BNA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Nearby alternatives include 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 RFD

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to RFD ranges from 6 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,672 miles (2,691 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SEA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).