Chicago to Seattle (MDW–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,729 miles in approximately 4h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 738, B38M | 4h08-4h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→SEA | ORD→SEA | RFD→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 353 | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 8m | 3h 22m | 3h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
MDW–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to SEA
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MDW to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to SEA ranges from 4 hours 8 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,729 miles (2,782 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).