There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
6h 16m$152–285Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
47h 19m$721–1,437Bus (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 4h$373–728Drive 2,017.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 2,017.8 mi
32h 29m$369–532Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
5h 59m$172–705Train 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
7h 26m$340–528
Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which costs $150 - $290 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via Denver Union Station and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 1744 miles. The road distance is 2029.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to train which takes 47h 19m and costs $700 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 47h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 2 days 4h.
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, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h 24m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–300
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–460
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:25 AM in Chicago and 4:25 AM in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 2030 miles. It takes approximately 32h 29m to drive from Chicago to Seattle Airport (SEA).
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