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How to get fromChicago to Seattle Airport (SEA)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare 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
    6h 22m
    $162–265

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    42h 10m
    $413–626

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    47h 3m
    $1,208–1,852

  4. Drive  2,017.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA)car car 2,017.8 mi
    32h 29m
    $345–499

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    6h 19m
    $172–755

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    7h 33m
    $429–545

Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,733.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), 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, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 42h 10m.

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