Distance from Chicago to Portland (United States)

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

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Portland is situated in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting their distinct regional positions. The straight-line distance between them is 2,830 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Portland is at only 15 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Portland covers approximately 3500 km, passing through major highways such as I-90 and I-84, traversing regions like the Midwest, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, Columbia River Gorge.

Travel information

Summary

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

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are late spring and early fall, avoiding peak summer tourism and enjoying mild weather in Portland.

Climate

Portland generally experiences milder and wetter conditions compared to Chicago, with more rainfall and less extreme temperatures.

Accessibility

Portland offers extensive public transportation and bike-friendly infrastructure, providing better accessibility compared to Chicago.

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
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)
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)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance 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

Other distances from Portland

Distances 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

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