Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Chicago is two hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are ten Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, opt for the 05:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 18:50 with Southwest Airlines.
To ensure you get on your PDX to MDW flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PDX to MDW flights. A reliable 93.44% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PDX and MDW include:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
$136 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $300. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDX to MDW.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to MDW.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX reach their destination on time.
To reach Portland International Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near PDX. Whether you have an early flight from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
If you have a late Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MDW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Chicago and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chicago Midway International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Chicago in May.
Book your flight from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to go to Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to MDW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to check off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.