Travelling from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Seattle's main airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) departing from this terminal.
The average time for a direct Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport flight is 4 hours.
Chicago is two hours ahead of Seattle. Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 11:10pm. Go for the first SEA to MDW departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 5:15am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Seattle to MDW.
July is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) depart from this terminal.
Southwest Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport departing from SEA.
The most frequently booked airline between SEA and MDW is Southwest Airlines.
With a dependable 97.52% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land on schedule 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to MDW flight:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them landing as expected.
About Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport flight.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
Chicago Midway International Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Right now, ج.م. 5,877 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 13,055. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Seattle to MDW, book your ticket three months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
November is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Chicago based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Seattle to MDW plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Chicago Midway International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
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All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a trip to Indianapolis will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Milwaukee is another standout destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres north of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
