Seattle to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (SEA–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → PWK
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
PWK → SEA
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric SEA→PWK BFI→PWK
Distance from SEA 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Chicago Executive Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Getting to SEA

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–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to PWK flights.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from PWK to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).