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How to get fromChicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    5h 32m
    $156–283

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    7h 49m
    $160–666

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $652–1,505

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2d 5h
    $356–688

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane ORD - BFI
    6h 52m
    $262–1,077

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    9h 44m
    $249–414

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Seattle - Lake Union

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane plane
    7h 18m
    $314–1,117

  8. Drive 2,002 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Seattlecar car 2,002 mi
    32h 3m
    $366–528

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Seattle by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,732.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 46h 24m.

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