Seattle to Chicago (SEA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SEA–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,729 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h55-4h28 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→MDW | BFI→MDW | YYJ→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 40m | – |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to MDW is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,729 miles (2,782 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Eppley Airfield, Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Victoria (YYJ).