How to travel from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL
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4.6Travel Information from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL
 Distance | 1729 miles (2788 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $48 - $154 |
 Cheapest mode | Flight • $48 (€43) • 3 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $48 (€43) • 3 h 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, 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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How to get from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
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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
FAQs: Travel from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL
There are 3 travel options from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $48 (€43) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:
A flight is $106 (€96) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $154 (€139) from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL.
Taking a flight costs $103 (€93) less than taking a train, which costs on average $150 (€136) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Seattle, WA and Chicago, IL is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 82 h 55 min of travel time.
Getting to Chicago, IL by train takes 45 h 50 min on average.
The distance from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is approximately 1729 miles (2788 km).
The average frequency per day from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is:
- 7 buses a day.
- 38 flights per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Chicago, IL from Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL:
- You can go to Chicago, IL from Seattle, WA by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $144 (€130) with FlixBus from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL on Omio.
- You can travel between Seattle, WA and Chicago, IL by flight with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines or United. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $78 (€70) with American Airlines from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL.
- You can go to Chicago, IL from Seattle, WA by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $150 (€136) with Amtrak from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- You can find 11 direct flights per day to take to Chicago, IL with.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.
Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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