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

ORD Airport Page →
1,716 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 45m AAACAF → EJAPXTUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 28m AAACAF → LXJUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights
SBA Santa Barbara 11h 45m UA → UA Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle flights
YEG Edmonton ~6h 6m ACUA → Edmonton (YEG) to Seattle flights
MCI Kansas City ~7h 9m AAACAS → Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle flights
SMF Sacramento ~7h 49m AALXQR → Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle flights
SAN San Diego ~8h 4m AAACAS → San Diego (SAN) to Seattle flights
BUF Buffalo ~8h 14m AAACAS → Buffalo (BUF) to Seattle flights
BUR Burbank ~8h 29m → Burbank (BUR) to Seattle flights
IAD Dulles ~8h 46m ACAVAZ → DL Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,716 mi 3h 32m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and BFI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ORD Routes BFI Routes ORD Live Flights BFI Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Seattle (BFI) Seattle to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BFI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YEG ~6h 6m MCI ~7h 9m SLC ~7h 45m SMF ~7h 49m SAN ~8h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
206
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → BFI
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
BFI → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Metric ORD→BFI MDW→BFI RFD→BFI
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 32m 3h 37m 3h 52m
Departure OTP 69% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,716 mi / 2,761 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m gate to gate.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–BFI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,716 mi / 2,761 km
Flight time3h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BFI
Full nameKing County International Airport - Boeing Field
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BFI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to King County International Airport - Boeing Field take about 3h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,716 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Municipal.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BFI to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and RFD. 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 ORD to BFI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to BFI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BFI is about 3 hours 32 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 Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Municipal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).