What this Chicago & Seattle page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Seattle (SEA) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight: 111 in all, across 24 countries and 6 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from CHI and from SEA, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far the options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick (Vail has the smallest gap in flight distance here) before opening the full table to sort all 111 shared routes. To filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Chicago and Seattle already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Chicago and Seattle. The spread runs from Milwaukee close by to Dubai at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from CHI and from SEA. When those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Chicago and Seattle. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 111 in total across 6 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
71% of these routes fly year-round, with 32 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Chicago and Seattle share?
Chicago and Seattle share 111 destinations reachable nonstop from both metros, across 24 countries and 6 regions.
What is the closest place both Chicago and Seattle can fly to nonstop?
Milwaukee is the closest shared nonstop destination for Chicago and Seattle.
Where should travelers from Chicago and Seattle meet halfway?
Vail is the most balanced shared destination, with the smallest difference in flight distance from the two cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Chicago and Seattle?
Dubai is the farthest destination both Chicago and Seattle can reach nonstop.
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Last updated: October 5, 2026