Seattle to Chicago/Rockford (SEA–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,654 mi 3h 3m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and RFD, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
DFW ~6h 39m DTW ~6h 47m CVG ~6h 52m ONT ~7h 30m SFO ~7h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
469
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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
SEA → RFD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
RFD → SEA
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m.
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.

Facts

SEA–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,654 mi / 2,662 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 3h 3m. The route covers 1,654 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SEA to RFD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, DTW, CVG, ONT, SFO, IAH, MCO, JFK, ANC, TPA, MIA, FLL, ORD, LAS and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from RFD to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to RFD

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to RFD ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,654 miles (2,662 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.