How to travel from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL

Distance	1729 miles (2788 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 1729 miles (2788 km) between Seattle, WA and Chicago, IL. Travelers can even take a direct 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.

Our recommendation

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

08:40PM85h20

Seattle, WA

10:00AMChicago, IL

$2751One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

08:40PM85h20

Seattle, WA

10:00AMChicago, IL

$2751One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:45PM84h15

Seattle, WA

10:00AMChicago, IL

$8201One-way

0 transfers

Other options

09:05PM87h45

Seattle, WA

12:50PMChicago, IL

$2921One-way

0 transfers

09:35PM84h25

Seattle, WA

10:00AMChicago, IL

$5281One-way

0 transfers

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Amtrak is the main travel 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 travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel 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. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey to Chicago from Seattle.

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 travel between Seattle and Chicago.

FAQs: Travel from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL

FAQs: Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL.

You can travel between Seattle, WA and Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

The distance from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is approximately 1729 miles (2788 km).

Omio customers who travel from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.