Seattle to Chicago (SEA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,729 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 738, 73H | 3h46-4h04 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→MDW | YYJ→MDW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 46m | – |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to MDW
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SEA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to MDW ranges from 3 hours 46 minutes to 4 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,729 miles (2,782 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).