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

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Seattle to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,716 mi 4h 18m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

BFI–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,716 miles in approximately 4h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
315
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
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → BFI
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
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
Distance from BFI 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13
Weekly flights 1 202
Flight time 4h 18m 3h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
BFI: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,716 mi / 2,761 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 18m.
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+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 approximately 4h 18m. The route covers 1,716 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BFI to ORD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDX, GEG, YVR, RNO, MSP, BZN, SCF, JAC, SUN, SLC, UDD, SAF, DEN, LAS, SAN, YYZ, SBA, SLN, SJC, CLT, TUS, PSP, SNA, IAD, BWI, DAL, SFO, DCA, LAX, DFW, RIC, TEB, PVR, BOS, PBI, ANC, MIA, DUB, HHN, SEA, HND and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour 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. 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) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BFI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to ORD ranges from 4 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,716 miles (2,761 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PDX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).