Illinois

$161+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Illinois

PDX — ORD
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Illinois

Wed 12/911:10 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Wed 12/1611:08 am -
1 stop10h 09m
Deal found 11/2$341
Tue 12/11:30 pm -
1 stop6h 26m
Sat 12/57:05 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 11/3$344
Tue 12/111:17 pm -
1 stop8h 20m
Tue 12/81:02 pm -
1 stop10h 56m
Deal found 11/4$344
Sun 12/67:51 pm -
2 stops27h 03m
Thu 12/106:21 am -
1 stop7h 32m
Deal found 11/4$346
Sat 11/2110:10 pm -
1 stop29h 00m
Mon 11/2310:00 pm -
1 stop14h 28m
Deal found 11/4$347
Fri 12/47:51 pm -
2 stops27h 03m
Wed 12/96:21 am -
1 stop31h 32m
Deal found 11/3$348
Tue 12/17:38 pm -
2 stops10h 21m
Tue 12/83:47 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 11/3$349
Thu 12/32:10 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Mon 12/76:05 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 11/4$349
Thu 11/1912:31 pm -
1 stop14h 42m
Sat 11/2110:00 pm -
1 stop14h 28m
Deal found 11/2$350
Fri 12/410:10 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Fri 12/113:40 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 11/4$350
Thu 12/107:00 am -
Nonstop4h 10m
Sat 12/122:08 pm -
Nonstop4h 57m
Deal found 11/4$351
Thu 11/1212:02 pm -
1 stop10h 19m
Sat 11/2110:00 pm -
1 stop14h 28m
Deal found 11/2$352

Find flight deals from Portland to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$341
(Delta)

One-way from

$161
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$456

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Portland to Illinois
One-way flight from Portland to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Portland to Illinois.

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PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - MDW Chicago Midway

PDXMDW

Portland

Fri 1/8

7:38 pm-9:16 am

2 stops11h 38m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PDXORD

Portland

Tue 12/29

2:26 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - MDW Chicago Midway

PDXMDW

Portland

Thu 12/31

6:00 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PDXORD

Portland

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PDXORD

Portland

Sun 1/10

7:10 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PDXORD

Portland

Mon 11/23

1:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PDXORD

Portland

Thu 12/24

5:30 am-8:18 pm

2 stops12h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

PDXORD

Portland

Fri 12/25

9:43 am-9:39 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - MDW Chicago Midway

PDXMDW

Portland

Tue 12/29

7:41 pm-8:49 am

2 stops11h 08m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

PortlandChicago

PDX Portland - MDW Chicago Midway

PDXMDW

Portland

Mon 12/28

8:15 pm-5:00 am

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Illinois (average of $290). Flying from Portland to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 IL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to Illinois in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Illinois

The most flights from PDX to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Portland to Illinois flights typically cost between $387 and $616 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $344 on Delta (Dec 1-Dec 5).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to Illinois, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Portland to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Illinois?

    Located just 6.0 mi from the city center, Portland (PDX) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Portland.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Illinois?

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines fly from Portland to Illinois in about 7h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 24m. 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 to fly from Portland to Illinois one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. American Airlines flights start at $116 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $118 one-way.

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Portland to Illinois on time: British Airways (88%), Air Canada (86%), American Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,001 for a flight from Portland to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $164 while the most popular route, (Portland - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $276.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Illinois (average of $290). Flying from Portland to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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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Alternative routes for Portland to Illinois

Top 6 airlines flying from Portland to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$125Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$216Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$232Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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