Everett to Chicago (PAE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Everett to Chicago
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1 Airlines 1,715 mi 4h 11m nonstop +2h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

PAE–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,715 miles in approximately 4h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PAE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PAE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
616
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Everett

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PAE→ORD BFI→ORD SEA→ORD
Distance from PAE 26 mi 32 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 23
Weekly flights 0 449
Flight time 4h 11m 4h 18m 3h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of PAE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Everett.
PAE: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Everett, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 11m.
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.

PAE–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Everett to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Flight time4h 11m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: PAE
IATA / ICAOPAE / KPAE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PAE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 4h 11m. The route covers 1,715 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGU, SEA, SLC, SUN, FAR, BOI, DEN, PTK, YEG, COS, PDX, PSP, CHS, ELP, PHL, ANC, PBI, DFW, SNA, PTY, HNL, LAS, SAN, SFO, PHX, LAX, NGO, SJC, DOH and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Everett.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI, SEA and YVR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PAE to ORD

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

PAE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAE to ORD ranges from 4 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,715 miles (2,760 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SGU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Seattle (SEA) and Vancouver (YVR).