United StatesUnited StatesChicago to Seattle shipping route.
3,381 km by rail, about 4.7 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Chicago and Seattle
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ChicagoRailSeattleRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,381 km (2,101 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,789 km |
| Transit time | 4.7 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Chicago to Seattle shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Chicago, United States to Seattle, United States runs 3,381 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 2,789 km, the track adds 21%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 4.7 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Chicago and Seattle.
By road the same trip is 3,333 km and takes a truck about 3.6 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Chicago in this directory, Seattle is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Mexico City (3,307 km), Monterrey (2,401 km) and Laredo (2,126 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Chicago to Seattle?
3,381 km by rail (2,789 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Chicago to Seattle?
About 4.7 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Seattle to Chicago has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.