Travelling from Chicago to Portland International Airport (PDX): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Portland International Airport (PDX) leaving from either of these.
The average length of a direct flight from Chicago to Portland International Airport is 4 hours 28 minutes.
The timezone in Portland is UTC-7, which is 2 hours behind Chicago. Portland International Airport is located in Portland.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX) is the most popular route. There are 143 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 22:50. Choose the first ORD to PDX departure with Alaska Airlines at 07:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to PDX.
August is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Portland International Airport (PDX) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You'll have your pick of airlines operating direct flights from Chicago to Portland International Airport departing from ORD. Book your seat with one of these:
ORD is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Portland International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Chicago to Portland International Airport (PDX)? Check out the fares departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Chicago to PDX departing from MDW. Jet off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 21 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to PDX:
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Portland International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near PDX:
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Portland International Airport (PDX)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Portland International Airport, $128 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just $249. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
Get flight tickets from Chicago to PDX by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
To score the best deal on your tickets from Chicago to Portland International Airport, schedule your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from Chicago to PDX.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Chicago to Portland International Airport. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chicago to Portland International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Portland. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Portland. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Chicago to PDX sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
Travel in December if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 0ºC and 9ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chicago to Portland International Airport.
More about Portland
Start your Portland trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Portland International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion are leading attractions which should feature on any good Portland itinerary.
Complete your Portland trip with a car rental
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