United States · 1,716 miles (2,761 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA) flights

4 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,716 miles (2,761 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 69 ways to fly it with one stop, through Missoula, Spokane and Billings and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to SEA

  • Alaska Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to SEA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to SEA with one stop

69 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Missoula (MSO)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Spokane (GEG)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Billings (BIL)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Bozeman (BZN)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Kalispell (FCA)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Sun Country Airlines logo
  • Via Cedar Rapids (CID)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Jackson (JAC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Idaho Falls (IDA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Lincoln (LNK)American Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Sun Valley (SUN)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Boise (BOI)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    WestJet logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    WestJet logo
See all 69 in Routes

ORD to SEA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to SEA?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA).

How far is Chicago from Seattle by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Seattle (SEA) are 1,716 miles (2,761 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to SEA award flights?

30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to SEA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to SEA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Seattle?

The most direct connections are through Missoula (MSO), Spokane (GEG), Billings (BIL), Bozeman (BZN) and Kalispell (FCA). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.