Distance from Chicago to Seattle
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Chicago0 mChicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a popul…
Seattle0 mSeattle is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 784,777 in 2025, while t…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Chicago to Seattle?
It is 2,789 km in a straight line from Chicago to Seattle. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Seattle?
A direct flight takes about 4 h 9 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Chicago to Seattle?
Around 46 h 29 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.