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$87+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (CHI)

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SEA — CHI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chicago are usually found in January or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$165
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$87
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$326

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chicago (CHI).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2212:59 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/3110:00 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$165
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Mon 7/215:30 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/227:08 amORD - SEA
1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$168
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2512:13 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop8h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/297:08 amORD - SEA
1 stop11h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$172
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:55 pmSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/302:07 pmORD - SEA
1 stop6h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:50 pmSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mDelta
Sun 8/317:15 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/1$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3011:10 pmSEA - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Sun 8/318:20 pmMDW - SEA
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:25 amSEA - ORD
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Sat 8/307:00 amORD - SEA
1 stop15h 51mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/511:45 pmSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/99:16 pmORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:00 amSEA - ORD
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Sat 8/304:20 pmORD - SEA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2212:46 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/306:50 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:12 amSEA - MDW
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Mon 9/224:48 pmMDW - SEA
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:30 pmSEA - RFD
1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/109:21 amRFD - SEA
3 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$376

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Chicago that are best for you.

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SeattleChicago

SEA - ORD

SEAORD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 8/22

12:59 am-7:03 am

Nonstop4h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

10:00 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$165

SeattleChicago

SEA - ORD

SEAORD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 7/21

5:30 pm-6:03 am

1 stop10h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

7:08 am-4:25 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$168

SeattleChicago

SEA - ORD

SEAORD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 7/25

12:13 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

7:08 am-4:25 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$172

SeattleChicago

SEA - ORD

SEAORD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 8/23

5:55 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

2:07 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$178

SeattleChicago

SEA - MDW

SEAMDW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 8/30

11:10 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/31

8:20 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$184

SeattleChicago

SEA - ORD

SEAORD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 8/23

6:25 am-11:39 pm

1 stop15h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-8:51 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$187

SeattleChicago

SEA - ORD

SEAORD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 8/23

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

6:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$203

SeattleChicago

SEA - ORD

SEAORD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/23

6:10 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

6:15 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$210

SeattleChicago

SEA - ORD

SEAORD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 8/15

12:46 am-6:52 am

Nonstop4h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

6:50 am-9:19 am

Nonstop4h 29m

$221

SeattleChicago

SEA - MDW

SEAMDW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 9/19

6:12 am-3:53 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/22

4:48 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 42m

$223

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Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


Alaska Airlines Wi-Fi is a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity during flights.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, enhancing comfort on domestic routes.


United's Polaris Lounges provide exclusive amenities for premium passengers, enhancing the travel experience.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, a generous policy for domestic travelers.


Southwest's Early Bird check-in ensures priority boarding, ideal for securing preferred seats.

Airports
SEA

Use SEA Spot Saver to book security screening appointments in advance, reducing wait times. Sign up online a few days before your flight.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
ORD

For a quick city transfer, take the “L” train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays common with taxis or rideshares.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Seattle to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Seattle to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Seattle to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (82 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Seattle to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Chicago?

    For a flight from Seattle to Chicago, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the only Seattle airport and it handles 43 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 8 airlines have flights to Chicago from Seattle/Tacoma Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Seattle to Chicago is Hawaiian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $165 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $168 and $178 round-trip. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $87. Alaska Airlines flights start at $88 while deals on American Airlines start at $90 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Seattle to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Chicago?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seattle to Chicago consider choosing Air France (100%), Austrian Airlines (93%) or Korean Air (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,070, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $155.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Seattle to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$121Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$125Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$137Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$168Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$170Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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