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$93 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$180
Overall average: $287
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Sat 4/25Wed 4/29
SEA - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$93
Typical prices: $128-$339
Frontier
Thu 4/16
SEA - ORD • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Chicago (SEA-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Chicago

Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
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5:59 pm - 11:58 pm
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ORD
3h 59mnonstop
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12:46 pm - 3:20 pm
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SEA
4h 34mnonstop
$180Delta
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
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11:55 pm - 5:55 am
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MDW
4h 00mnonstop
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10:15 am - 12:45 pm
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4h 30mnonstop
$180Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
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5:59 pm - 11:58 pm
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3h 59mnonstop
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7:15 am - 10:04 am
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4h 49mnonstop
$181Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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5:45 am - 2:20 pm
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6h 35m
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3:05 pm - 10:10 pm
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9h 05m
1 stop
$183Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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5:45 am - 2:20 pm
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ORD
6h 35m
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2:05 pm - 10:10 pm
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SEA
10h 05m
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$188Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
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11:07 am - 5:50 am
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16h 43m
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7:21 pm - 5:42 pm
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SEA
24h 21m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
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8:07 pm - 9:50 am
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11h 43m
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12h 12m
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$194Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Sat, Apr 4
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12:13 am - 6:29 am
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4h 16mnonstop
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8:20 pm - 11:04 pm
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SEA
4h 44mnonstop
$198American Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 22
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3:48 pm - 12:30 am
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6h 42m
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8:00 pm - 10:42 pm
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4h 42mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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10:05 pm - 7:42 pm
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19h 37m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Seattle to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Seattle to Chicago costs $206 on the route between Seattle (SEA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seattle to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Seattle, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $367 and $338 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seattle to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $307, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to Chicago

 
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Seattle to Chicago

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FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Chicago

  • Are there any attractions at Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    Yes, Chicago O’Hare Airport has several attractions, such as the Brachiosaurus Dinosaur, the Butch O'Hare Exhibit, the Hall of Flags, a light sculpture, an urban garden, painted benches, and a yoga room. If you need to spend the night at the airport, the CDA provides a cot, a pillow, and a passenger amenity kit with toiletries.

  • What's travel options are available from Chicago O’Hare Airport to Downtown Chicago?

    The CTA blue line L train offers a quick and convenient transportation option that'll take about 45min from O’Hare Airport. At the airport, you can take the blue line from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Follow the "CTA Trains" signs to get there. It's a short distance from the baggage claim area. If you'd rather travel by bus, the shuttle pickup point is located outside the baggage claim at all terminals. Alternatively, you can use the Airport Supersaver, also in the same location, but allows more luggage. If a taxi sounds more like your preferred travel option, taxi stands are located outside the terminals.

  • Are there any hotels at Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    You can stay at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. It's directly across Terminal 1, 2, and 3 and within walking distance through the underground walkways or the Airport Transit System from Terminal 5.

  • Are there restaurants at Seattle-Tacoma Airport?

    If you arrive early at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport and need to grab a bite, you'll find several restaurants, including McDonald's, Beecher's Handmade Cheese, Hachi-Ko, Starbucks, Caffe D'arte, and Dish D'Lish, among others.

  • Where are the pet relief areas at Seattle Tacoma Airport?

    SEA has several pet relief areas available for travelers with pets or service animals. These relief areas are located both inside and outside the terminal, and include four indoor/post-security relief areas located in the North Satellite, Concourse D, South Satellite, and Central Terminal. Additionally, there are two outdoor pet relief areas, located outside of door 26 and at the South end of baggage claim in the secured area.

  • What amenities are available for business travelers at Seattle Tacoma Airport?

    Some of the amenities that are available for business travelers at SEA include wi-fi access, charging stations for electronic devices, private workstations, printing and fax services, meeting rooms, and conference facilities available at the on-site airport lounges, such as the Club at SEA located in Concourse A, C and S.

  • Can I rent a car at Midway Airport?

    Yes. The rental desks at MDW are located in the Midway Rental Car Facility, which hosts all the rental companies in one location. You can access the Rental Car Facility by taking the shuttle bus outside the baggage claim area. The facility is located near the airport, and it's easily accessible to passengers.

  • What public transit options are available at Midway Airport?

    There are several public transportation options available at Midway Airport. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers both rapid transit trains (the Orange Line) and buses that can take you to various parts of the city. The Midway Station is located near the airport, and riders can take the shuttle bus outside of the baggage claim to get there.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are several cities you can visit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). These include Chicago, Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, River Grove, Schiller Park, Norridge, Harwood Heights, and Rosemont. These locations are all accessible from the transit options at the airport.

  • Where are the nursing stations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

    There are several nursing rooms and pods available for traveling, nursing mothers at ORD. These facilities can be found in each terminal including Terminal 1, Concourses B and C; Terminal 2, Concourses E and F; and Terminal 3, Concourses G and H. In addition, Mamava lactation pods are available throughout the airport, including at Terminal 1, 2, and 3. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Chicago was $93 for a one-way ticket and $180 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Chicago?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Seattle to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Seattle to Chicago?

    Seattle is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Seattle from Seattle/Tacoma Intl and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seattle to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seattle to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Chicago?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seattle to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Seattle to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Chicago, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Chicago are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $312 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $276 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $186 or less one-way and $315 or less round-trip.
  • If you're planning to travel out of Seattle into Chicago, you can book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airport is about 13 miles away from Seattle city center. You can easily get there through the Link Light Rail that departs from Westlake Station in Downtown Seattle about every 15min.
  • Chicago has two major airports to choose from for your arrival, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the largest of the two and the most popular, but Chicago Midway International Airport is closer to Chicago’s city center. MDW is about 12 miles away, while ORD is about 18 miles away from Downtown Chicago.
  • Airlines offering non-stop flights from Seattle to Chicago include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Spirit Airlines offers connecting flights with one or two layovers.
  • Seattle-Tacoma Airport has lounging areas if you get there early and need to relax for a while before boarding your flight. These lounges include the Club SEA that charges about $45, Trail Head BBQ Bar, and the Centurion Lounge.
  • Seattle-Tacoma Airport is the main hub for Alaska Airlines, as its headquarters are close by. It's also a hub for Delta Air Lines and happens to be its international gateway to Asia. Chicago O’Hare is the hub for American Airlines and United Airlines and the focus city for Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a children's play area with nursing rooms and suites. If you call ahead, you can get wheelchair assistance, special dietary needs, medical storage, and specific seat arrangements. Chicago O'Hare International Airport also offers similar services.
  • If you need assistance transporting your luggage, baggage carts are available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can rent carts landside in the Central Terminal or the gated areas. However, it's important to note that carts cannot be taken through security.
  • For travelers with reduced mobility, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers a wide range of services to help make travel more accessible. These services include wheelchair assistance by trained staff, accessible parking stalls, curb-to-gate transportation for arriving flights, airport shuttle service, and accessible restrooms.
  • If you have any questions while at Midway Airport (MDW), you can visit one of the available information desks for more assistance. The desk located at the main entrance is accessible to all passengers, while travelers who require translation services can visit the designated information desk in the baggage claim area.

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Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chicago

Monday

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Chicago to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Chicago

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12029 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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The flight was extremely smooth, and so was the landing. Great piloting.

10.0 ExcellentSara, Mar 2026
SEA - LAS
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The flight was extremely smooth, and so was the landing. Great piloting.

Plane was clean, staff was professional and flight was on time. No built in tv was still ok, as programs were offered that could synch to smart phones.

J was in the ER x 3...3 protruding discs...contacted Alaska many many days prior to cancel and request a refund or a credjt.. they only gave me 50 % credit....outrageous seeing how i have a doctors letter....just plain inhuman. AI sucks!

The flight was too short. No snacks or drinks offered.

The flight attendant was friendly and attentive. Although our interaction was brief—- it made a difference. The crew was upfront about turbulence. I like the Maui pretzels.

Everything was good. Please have a wheat free option for snacks in the future.

They are always so great! Friendly, on time if not early, organized boarding process. Great price too.

Crew very courteous. Boarding was great. Slow to get baggage at Denver.

Lester and the rest of the crew were such a joy. Also, I want to thank the pilots for getting us there on time, and safely. My first amd only choice will always be Alaska Airlines.

Not delay for a few passengers. That was uncalled for. If idiots can't make the flight on time thats their fault. Why should I be punished for them? No more holding the plane for one or two people

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

First flight out and was 85 minutes delayed. Notification came out way too late

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

There was no wifi available at any price -- the plane did not have wifi equipment. Movie choices were blah - hits from the past; nothing recent. The food was blah airplane food. They should have had Mai Tai drinks available as per the Hawaiian Airlines magazine, but they had none onboard.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

The crew at Hawaiian Airlines was fantastic. Kind and hard working. The pilots were great with giving us all the updates to make sure we were informed.

Very good. Nice plane and we sat in economy plus - bigger seats, more room. They served a meal and snacks, and the meal was an apple stuffed pancake that was very good! The snack for us was a hummus sandwich - also very good. The flight attendants were helpful and nice. They have plenty of movies and shows to watch. My only negative -- they changed our flights around and did not adjust the layovers, so we ended up with a very long and unnecessary layover in Honolulu.

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Flight scheduled to take off at 5.55pm but it did not take off until 7pm due to some food delivery delay.

Unfortunately, I was put into the middle seat in the first row of premium seating. Sounds nice right? No! that is the worst seat in the plane. I wish I was in economy rather than be in that seat! There is no seat back pocket, no tray table, no charger. Nothing! so unless you're row mates are willing to let you share their basic amenities any flyer should have, you are stuck. It was the worst experience ever! And the flight attendant forgot to take my drink order. I felt like the forgotten flyer.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

There was a delay with the plan which cause the flight to leave later and once arrived in Chicago there was another delay and some passengers missed their connecting flights

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

American Airlines was great and worked very hard to change my ticket so I could get an earlier, direct flight back to Dallas. However, I was informed that Kayak made mistakes with my itinerary and classified my ticket as desiring to be on the earlier flight instead of taking the necessary step of calling AA to get me on the standby list. This ended up keeping me from being added to the standby list and delayed me getting home by 6 hours. I am happy to discuss this further with Kayak so they can correct their procedures so this won't happen again.

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

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