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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA3752
UA United
7M9
9:31 PM
PDT
3:37 AM+1
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3776
UA United
7M9
5:05 PM
CDT T1
7:40 PM
PDT
4h 35m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

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Seattle to Chicago
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,716 mi 4h 6m nonstop +2h ahead

BFI–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,716 miles in approximately 4h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 4h06 Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 0 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BFI to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
Fastest
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
30
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
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
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 2 23 2
Weekly flights 1 436
Flight time 4h 6m 3h 58m 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 6m 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 6m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
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 6m gate to gate. The route covers 1,716 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BFI to ORD: United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by 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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and 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 is about 4 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. 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

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).