Seattle to Chicago (BFI–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BFI Airport Page →
1,728 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
SLC Salt Lake City 17h 47m BBQEJA → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,728 mi 3h 40m nonstop +2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BFI and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Seattle flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
SLC ~17h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
56
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BFI → MDW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
MDW → BFI
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BFI→MDW SEA→MDW YYJ→MDW
Distance from BFI – 5 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 37 –
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 55m –
Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights · Victoria (YYJ) to Chicago flights · Abbotsford (YXX) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
BFI: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,728 mi / 2,782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

BFI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,728 mi / 2,782 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFI
Full nameKing County International Airport - Boeing Field
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,728 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from MDW to BFI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA, YYJ and YXX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFI to MDW

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BFI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to MDW is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,728 miles (2,782 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA), Victoria (YYJ) and Abbotsford (YXX).