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

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898 mi airlines 43/wk
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UA5765
UA United
E7W
5:45 AM
EDT
7:57 AM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2684
UA United
319
6:04 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3559
AA American
E75
6:17 AM
EDT
8:34 AM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA1577
UA United
320
9:45 AM
EDT
11:42 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3551
UA United
E7W
4:23 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA3474
AA American
E75
5:57 PM
EDT
8:07 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA6013
UA United
E7W
6:18 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA3643
UA United
E7W
10:45 AM
CDT T2
2:20 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA3432
UA United
E7W
11:47 AM
CDT T1
2:56 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5975
UA United
E7W
1:55 PM
CDT T2
5:32 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA3474
AA American
E75
2:29 PM
CDT T3
6:20 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA608
UA United
319
5:47 PM
CDT T1
9:04 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5783
UA United
E7W
5:52 PM
CDT
9:16 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2126
UA United
7M8
6:10 PM
CDT T1
9:40 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA3336
AA American
E75
8:35 PM
CDT T3
12:13 AM+1
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA3564
AA American
E75
8:44 PM
CDT T3
12:11 AM+1
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Portland to Chicago
2 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 898 mi 2h 56m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

PWM–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 898 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PWM–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 29 319, 320, E7W 2h56-3h12 67% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 14 E75 3h10-3h17 67% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (29 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
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 ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWM to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,557
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 → ORD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → PWM
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PWM delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PWM→ORD AUG→ORD MHT→ORD
Distance from PWM 53 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 43 1 21
Flight time 2h 56m 2h 31m 2h 59m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of PWM with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
898 mi / 1,444 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m to 3h 17m.
Getting from ORD

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.

Chicago Climate

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.

PWM–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance898 mi / 1,444 km
Flight time2h 56m to 3h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights43 out / 57 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWM to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Jetport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 56m to 3h 17m. The route covers 898 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from PWM to ORD. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, BOS, ORF, ILM, APF, SUA, PHX, STT, CLT, ATL, DCA, JFK, BWI, IAD, LGA, EWR, PHL, DTW, RDU, CHS, MCO, BNA, SRQ, TPA and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PWM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUG, 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 ORD

Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PWM to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWM to ORD ranges from 2 hours 56 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 898 miles (1,444 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AUG), Manchester (MHT) and Bedford (BED).