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

PDX Airport Page →
1,672 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 42m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 29m ASDLF9 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 19h 59m AS → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~7h AFDL → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFO San Francisco ~7h 15m ACASAV → San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
AZA Mesa ~7h 17m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
IAH Houston ~8h 10m ASQRTK → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SMF Sacramento ~8h 35m ASWN → Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~9h 37m → Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
CUN Cancún ~10h 37m → Cancún (CUN) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,672 mi 6h 32m nonstop +2h ahead

PDX–RFD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,672 miles in 6h 32m.

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Portland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PDX–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 80% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
ORD ~6h 42m DTW ~7h 0m SFO ~7h 15m AZA ~7h 17m IAH ~8h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
289
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDX → RFD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
RFD → PDX
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →
Alternatives

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 – 2
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 6h 32m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 80% –
Seattle (SEA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 6h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,672 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PDX to RFD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Harry Reid and Nashville.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PDX to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Harry Reid and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).