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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SFO San Francisco 6h 58m EJAUA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 8m WN AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 13m EJAUA AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 11h 37m EJAUA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 14h 45m UA AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
SBA Santa Barbara 24h 53m UA UA Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago flights
YYC Calgary ~6h 19m AAACAV Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
LBB Lubbock ~7h 5m UA Lubbock (LBB) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle ~7h 13m UA AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore ~8h 52m AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) 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 Airlines 1,716 mi 4h 18m nonstop +2h ahead

BFI–ORD had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,716 miles in 4h 18m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BFI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
378
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BFI → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → BFI
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BFI→ORD SEA→ORD PAE→ORD
Distance from BFI 5 mi 26 mi
Nonstop airlines 23 1
Weekly flights 422 1
Flight time 4h 18m 3h 42m 4h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,716 mi / 2,761 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

BFI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,716 mi / 2,761 km
Flight time4h 18m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,716 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BFI to ORD: Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BFI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA and PAE. 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 ORD

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BFI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to ORD is about 4 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,716 miles (2,761 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Everett (PAE).