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$109+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Chicago are usually found in August or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Portland to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janeiro 28, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 2/2712:40 am
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1 stop7h 45m
Delta
ter 3/36:15 am
ORD
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PDX
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 2/2412:40 am
PDX
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MDW
1 stop6h 26m
Delta
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MDW
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PDX
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 3/1311:59 pm
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop3h 57m
American Airlines
sex 3/209:44 pm
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 3/1211:59 pm
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop3h 57m
American Airlines
qui 3/199:44 pm
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 5/511:55 pm
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MDW
Nonstop3h 55m
Southwest
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MDW
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PDX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 2/245:05 am
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MDW
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
ter 3/33:35 pm
MDW
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PDX
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 2/141:40 pm
PDX
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ORD
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
ter 2/179:10 am
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$224
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 5/107:55 am
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 13m
Multiple Airlines
sáb 5/169:18 pm
ORD
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PDX
1 stop13h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 4/199:53 am
PDX
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ORD
1 stop17h 57m
Frontier
qua 4/227:21 pm
ORD
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PDX
1 stop18h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$226
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 2/274:00 pm
PDX
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ORD
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
qui 3/58:04 pm
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 2/216:00 am
PDX
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MDW
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
seg 2/231:49 pm
MDW
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PDX
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$227
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/257:00 am
PDX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 11m
Alaska Airlines
sáb 3/72:07 pm
ORD
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PDX
Nonstop4h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$231

Find flight deals from Portland to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated janeiro 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Delta)

One-way from

$109
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$302

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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From Portland to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Portland to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Portland to Chicago (CHI).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Chicago that are best for you.

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PDX - ORD

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Portland

sex 2/27

12:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 3/10

3:59 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$217

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PDX - ORD

PDXORD

Portland

ter 2/24

8:30 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 3/3

9:10 am-11:55 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$217

PortlandChicago

PDX - MDW

PDXMDW

Portland

qui 3/12

5:20 am-11:15 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

seg 3/16

10:20 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$217

PortlandChicago

PDX - ORD

PDXORD

Portland

sáb 2/14

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 2/18

12:45 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$224

PortlandChicago

PDX - ORD

PDXORD

Portland

qua 4/22

12:30 am-8:38 am

1 stop6h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 5/6

7:12 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$227

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PDX - MDW

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Portland

ter 4/7

7:25 pm-5:45 am

1 stop8h 20m

Chicago Midway

sex 4/10

9:50 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$227

PortlandChicago

PDX - ORD

PDXORD

Portland

sex 4/24

11:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 5/6

12:46 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$227

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PDX - MDW

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Portland

ter 4/21

7:25 pm-5:45 am

1 stop8h 20m

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dom 4/26

9:45 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$227

PortlandChicago

PDX - ORD

PDXORD

Portland

ter 4/21

5:30 am-4:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 4/24

12:46 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$227

PortlandChicago

PDX - ORD

PDXORD

Portland

sáb 4/25

1:25 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 5/3

7:12 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$227

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Portland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Chicago (average of $122). Flying from Portland to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janeiro 28, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated janeiro 28, 2026.

The most flights from PDX to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated janeiro 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Portland to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Chicago?

    For a flight from Portland to Chicago, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 14 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 8 airlines have flights to Chicago from Portland on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Chicago?

    For as low as $217, Delta can have you in Chicago from Portland in 3h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1746 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Chicago round-trip?

    Frontier, at $86, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Spirit Airlines. You may be able to fly from Portland to Chicago for 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Chicago one-way?

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $82 and $85, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Portland to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Chicago?

    Consider Brussels Airlines (92%), Qatar Airways (88%) or United Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Portland to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Portland to Chicago is generally $892, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $108. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Chicago (average of $122). Flying from Portland to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Portland to Chicago

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$86Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$99Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$125Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$217Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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