How long does the flight from Portland to Chicago take?

Flight time from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (ORD) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Portland to Chicago?

Airline availability for PDX to ORD changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Portland to Chicago?

Direct (nonstop) availability on PDX to ORD varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Chicago?

Prices on PDX to ORD shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Portland to Chicago flights

Direct and connecting flights from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (ORD). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 2,792 km (1,735 mi)
Flight time: ~3h 37m
Airlines: 1
Aircraft types: 6

Airlines flying PDX → ORD

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
United Airlines	6	6

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A319 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Portland International Airport (PDX)

City: Portland
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: PDX / KPDX

Arrival: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

City: Chicago
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: ORD / KORD

Operating airlines

American Airlines (AA)
Alaska Airlines (AS)
United Airlines (UA)

Distance: 2798 km. Duration: 247 minutes.

Other routes from Portland

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly PDX to ORD?

1 airline operates the PDX to ORD route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the PDX-ORD route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on PDX to ORD include: Airbus A319, Boeing 737, Airbus A320.

How long is the Portland to Chicago flight?

The estimated flight time from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 3h 37m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Portland to Chicago?

The great-circle distance from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 2,792 km (1,735 miles).

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