Distance from Seattle to Chicago (United States)

The distance between Seattle, Washington and Chicago, Illinois is 2,796 kilometers (1,737 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Seattle is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, highlighting the geographical span across the northern part of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,796 kilometers, heading east.

Seattle is at 56 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Seattle to Chicago spans approximately 3400 km, passing through major highways such as I-90 and I-94, crossing states like Montana, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, offering a diverse landscape.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Wisconsin Dells.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Seattle to Chicago crosses diverse terrains, from the mountainous regions of the West to the plains of the Midwest, with landmarks like Mount Rushmore along the way.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are late spring for mild weather and fall for fewer tourists, both offering pleasant conditions in Chicago.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and hotter summers compared to Seattle, which has a milder and more temperate climate throughout the year.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Seattle, providing ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Seattle, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 47.6062° N 122.3321° W

Elevation: 56 m (184 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Lake Union Seaplane Base (LKE)
  • Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)
  • Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (PAE)
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)

Other distances from Seattle

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Seattle to New York City 3,876 km
From Seattle to Los Angeles 1,544 km
From Seattle to Chicago 2,796 km
From Seattle to Houston 3,043 km
From Seattle to Phoenix 1,793 km

Other distances from Chicago

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

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