Travelling from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for departing from this terminal when searching for flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Take a direct flight from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 1 minute.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Seattle. Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
With 9 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:10. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from SEA to MDW is with Southwest Airlines at 18:45.
Your flight from Seattle to MDW won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Get there in one go from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Nonstop flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) can be booked from here.
Southwest Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport jetting out of SEA.
The distance from central Seattle to SEA is around 23 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) has direct flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Board your direct flight from Seattle to MDW with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of LKE.
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 11 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 23 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to MDW, chill out in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MDW:
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
Chicago Midway International Airport to the centre of Chicago is around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
For a one-way ticket from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport, C$177 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from C$349. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Chicago, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Chicago. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Seattle to MDW during then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
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