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

PWM Airport Page →
893 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 57m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2464
WN Southwest
73H
6:45 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3415
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3642
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1133
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
EDT
2h 15m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1467
WN Southwest
738
1:00 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4272
WN Southwest
738
6:55 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
EDT
2h 15m
44%
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
BWI Baltimore 4h 25m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 4h 28m AFDLWS AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 41m MX WN Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 4h 41m AADLWS WN New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 4h 44m AAAS WN Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 5h WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 7m AAAS EJAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus 5h 34m MX EJMWN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 39m MX EJAWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 49m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 893 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

PWM–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PWM–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 73H, 7S7 2h35-2h45 60%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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, PWM to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,500
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
PWM → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
69%
Return
MDW → PWM
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PWM delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric PWM→MDW PSM→MDW MHT→MDW
Distance from PWM 47 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 7 1 16
Flight time 2h 35m 1h 59m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of PWM with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Portland.
PWM: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
893 mi / 1,437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.

PWM–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance893 mi / 1,437 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWM to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Jetport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 893 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PWM 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Norfolk.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from MDW to PWM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PSM, MHT and BED. 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 PWM to MDW

Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PWM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWM to MDW is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Norfolk. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Portsmouth (PSM), Manchester (MHT) and Bedford (BED).