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

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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
YYZ Toronto ~7h 38m DL AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 1,716 mi 3h 53m nonstop +2h ahead

BFI–ORD had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 3h 53m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BFI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 0 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
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
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
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
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
ORD → BFI
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
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 2
Weekly flights 386
Flight time 3h 53m 3h 37m 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 3h 53m 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 time3h 53m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
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 3h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,716 miles.
3 airlines operated the nonstop from BFI to ORD: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 3 hours 53 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Everett (PAE).