There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Federal Way by plane, train (Amtrak), 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
7h 16m$126–558Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
47h 19m$254–2,295Drive 2,019.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Federal Waycar 2,019.8 mi
32h 28m$369–533Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
7h 6m$166–758Train 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 23m$237–1,121
Chicago to Federal Way by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Federal Way is to fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Federal Way is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Federal Way. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Federal Way Downtown via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Federal Way is 1757 miles. The road distance is 2031.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Federal Way without a car is to train which takes 47h 19m and costs $250 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Chicago to Federal Way, including transfers.
Chicago to Federal Way train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Federal Way is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $2,300 and takes 47h 19m.
Federal Way is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 2:56 AM in Chicago and 12:56 AM in Federal Way.
Chicago to Federal Way train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $250–2,300 and the journey takes 46h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–2,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Federal Way is 2032 miles. It takes approximately 32h 28m to drive from Chicago to Federal Way.
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