SeattleChicagoNonstop Flight TimeSEA–ORD
Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) takes 3h 18m on average, covering about 1,716 miles. Across 17 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 9m and the slowest 3h 39m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 18m | 1,716 mi | Nonstop | 3h 9m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Seattle to Chicago
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines operate 19-20/day flights from SEA to ORD.
- First departure
- 00:09
- Last departure
- 23:58
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 30
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 6-7/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 00:0900:1706:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
ORD to SEA flight time (3 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 17 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
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Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Seattle to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) takes 3h 18m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 9m and the slowest 3h 39m.
How far is Seattle from Chicago?
Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1,716 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Seattle to Chicago?
Yes. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD), with 19-20/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Seattle to Chicago?
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Seattle to Chicago?
The SEA–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE