A stunning twilight view of Seattle's skyline with illuminated skyscrapers and busy traffic below. — flights from Chicago to Seattle
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Flights from Chicago to Seattle

Nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) take about 3h 57m (2,762 km). United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $171 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Seattle

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Alaska Airlines plane soaring through a bright sky with fluffy clouds in Seattle. — arriving in Seattle

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Chicago O'Hare →3 lounges at Chicago O'Hare AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresSEA to Seattle: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Seattle →10 drop-off points, from $4.90

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Airlines flying Chicago to Seattle

Carriers on ORD–SEA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen

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Frequently asked questions — Chicago to Seattle flights

How long is the flight from Chicago to Seattle?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) takes about 3h 57m, covering 2,762 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Chicago from Seattle by air?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 2,762 km (1,716 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Seattle?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ORD–SEA route include United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Seattle cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ORD–SEA was $171 USD with United Airlines (nonstop), departing 13 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Do I need a visa to travel from Chicago to Seattle?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Seattle visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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