Distance from Portland to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Portland, Oregon and Chicago, Illinois is 2,830 kilometers (1,759 miles).

Portland, Oregon, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, both cities are significant urban centers with distinct cultural and historical backgrounds. The straight-line distance between them is 2,830 kilometers, heading east.

Portland is at only 15 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Portland to Chicago spans approximately 3420 kilometers, primarily following Interstate 84 east through Idaho, connecting to Interstate 80 across Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa, before reaching Illinois.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Columbia River Gorge, Yellowstone National Park, Iowa State Capitol.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Portland to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, with notable landmarks such as Yellowstone National Park.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Chicago, offering mild temperatures and fewer tourists, while summer provides vibrant city events.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to Portland, which has milder, wetter winters and drier summers.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible infrastructure, comparable to Portland, providing ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)

Other distances from Portland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 km

Other distances from Chicago

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

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Cartagena, Colombia Raleigh, United States 2,828 km
Chengdu, China Lahore, Pakistan 2,828 km
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