Flying from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Get your trip started at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Look for flights from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) that take off from this terminal.
4 hours 3 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is 2 hours ahead of Seattle. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. There are 135 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with United at 23:59. Choose the first SEA to ORD departure with United at 00:28 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Seattle to ORD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) operate out of this terminal.
At SEA, there's a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport, including:
The distance from central Seattle to SEA is around 23 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) operates direct flights from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When setting off from LKE, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Seattle to ORD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 11 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 23 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Seattle to ORD:
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Book a hotel near ORD if you're taking a late flight from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
For a one-way ticket from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport, $127 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $248. These are the lowest fares right now but may change based on availability.
8 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to find flight tickets from Seattle to ORD.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Chicago, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Seattle to ORD in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
After locking in your flight from Seattle to O'Hare International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Chicago is to explore its most popular sights. Some highlights include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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