There are 5 ways to get from SeaTac to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
4h 31m$109–463Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
47h 24m$553–1,303Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2d 3h$373–603Drive 2,017.6 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to Chicagocar 2,017.6 mi
32h 28m$369–532Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
4h 49m$152–282
SeaTac to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Chicago is to fly which costs $150 - $290 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 24m.
The distance between SeaTac and Chicago is 1750 miles. The road distance is 2029.4 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 47h 24m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from SeaTac to Chicago, including transfers.
SeaTac to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
SeaTac to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 47h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
SeaTac to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of SeaTac. It is currently 9:39 PM in SeaTac and 11:39 PM in Chicago.
SeaTac to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Chicago is 2029 miles. It takes approximately 32h 28m to drive from SeaTac to Chicago.
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