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Chicago to Seattle, WA

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Chicago to Seattle, WA. The best route is Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, a distance of 2788.969 km.

  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
    7h 17m
    $178–281

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    46h 24m
    $700–1,400

  3. 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 3h
    $353–660

  4. Drive 2,015 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Seattle, WAcar car 2,015 mi
    32h 19m
    $368–532

  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
    7h 3m
    $188–811

  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
    8h 27m
    $236–924

Chicago to Seattle, WA by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,749.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, 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 $700–1,400 and the journey takes 46h 24m.

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