There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Chicago 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
6h 6m$105–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
45h 50m$550–1,300Bus (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 1h$365–588Drive 2,015.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Chicagocar 2,015.4 mi
32h 18m$368–532Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
6h 24m$155–288Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 38m$296–527
Seattle to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Chicago is to fly which costs $150 - $290 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 50m.
The distance between Seattle and Chicago is 1764 miles. The road distance is 2027.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 45h 50m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Seattle to Chicago, including transfers.
Seattle to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 45h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Seattle, 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
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
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
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 2:51 PM in Seattle and 4:51 PM in Chicago.
Seattle to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Chicago is 2027 miles. It takes approximately 32h 18m to drive from Seattle to Chicago.
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