Route Blueprint: ORD → SEA • USA Domestic

Flights from Chicago to Seattle

Washington Flag Departing O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Washington

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ORD → SEA

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Review realistic connection itineraries, layovers, and travel durations from O'Hare International Airport into Seattle (~9h 12m, 4,139 air miles). Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Pacific Northwest coffee roasteries, and ferry rides on Puget Sound.

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Direct Corridor

Travel Route: ORD → SEA

Total Journey Estimate ~9h 12m (4,139 air miles)
Nonstop Flight Option
~9h 12m

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Seattle (SEA)

Direct air travel with no intermediate plane change.

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Destination Highlights & Overview

Planning Your Stay in Seattle

Planning a trip to Seattle, Washington? Renowned for Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Pacific Northwest coffee roasteries, and ferry rides on Puget Sound, Seattle welcomes visitors with vibrant local character, memorable sights, and distinctive cultural charm.

Flights arrive primarily via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), situated roughly 14 miles to Pike Place Market & Downtown (30–35 mins), with convenient local transit connecting directly into the heart of the city.

Fascinating Fact about Seattle

The Space Needle was built in just 400 days for the 1962 World's Fair and was engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds of up to 200 miles per hour.

Departing O'Hare International Airport

Chicagoland & Midwest Corridor

Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is one of the world’s best-connected global aviation hubs, serving hundreds of nonstops to Europe and Asia.

Terminal Recommendation: International departures generally operate out of Terminal 5 or Terminals 1/3; allow 2.5 hours prior to boarding.

Arriving in Seattle (SEA)

Washington

Explore flight routes, airport information, and travel options for Seattle, Washington (SEA). Call our travel desk to speak with a representative about available flights.

Currency & Climate: Local Currency • Stunning Pacific Northwest beauty with warm, sunny, rain-free summers and emerald evergreen winters.
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