Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 4 hours.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago two hours ahead of Portland.
Every week, there are 139 Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 00:02 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:59 with United Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PDX to ORD flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Chicago (and then other corners of United States) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for PDX to ORD flights, with 92.43% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PDX and ORD:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Denver International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 1,314 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,903. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from PDX to ORD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to ORD.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that depart PDX arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Portland International Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORD if you're on a late Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across Chicago and beyond.
Reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to check off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are highlights.
