How to travel from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL

distanceDistance1729 miles (2788 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$48 - $154
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $48 (€43) • 3 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $48 (€43) • 3 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 1729 miles (2788 km) by train, bus or flight from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Alaska Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL.

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from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL

How to get from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

American AirlinesAA1672
10:46AM4h13
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA (SEA)
04:59PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4301One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
07:40PM72h35
Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
10:15PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$3241One-way
5 transfers
Fastest
Alaska AirlinesAS410
01:45PM3h57
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA (SEA)
07:42PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4361One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak8 Empire Builder · 28 Empire Builder
04:55PM45h50
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
04:45PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$4961One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak11 Coast Starlight · 28 Empire Builder
09:55AM52h50
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
04:45PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$4841One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak8 Empire Builder
04:55PM45h50
King Street Station, Seattle, WA
04:45PMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$6141One-way
0 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined · undefined
11:10PM85h05
Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)
02:15PMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
$4011One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus
02:55PM84h50
Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
05:45AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$4031One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
06:45PM89h30
Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA
02:15PMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
$4021One-way
5 transfers
American AirlinesAA2922
06:18AM4h05
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA (SEA)
12:23PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4301One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS429
10:52AM4h07
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA (SEA)
04:59PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4361One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS890
08:03AM4h10
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA (SEA)
02:13PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4361One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip from Seattle to Chicago with Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your journey

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