There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
6h 56m$166–708Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
7h 11m$156–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
46h 24m$550–1,300Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
2d 3h$370–591Drive 2,014.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Seattlecar 2,014.1 mi
32h 17m$368–531Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MKE - SEA
8h 3m$297–526
Chicago Union Station to Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Seattle is to fly which costs $150 - $290 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46h 24m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Seattle is 1766 miles. The road distance is 2025.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 46h 24m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Chicago Union Station to Seattle, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 46h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 46h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–460
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Seattle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Seattle is 2h behind Chicago Union Station. It is currently 10:31 AM in Chicago Union Station and 8:31 AM in Seattle.
Chicago Union Station to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Seattle is 2026 miles. It takes approximately 32h 17m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Seattle.
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