Flights from Seattle to the Midwest for 3 days

Three days is one city: Chicago for the architecture and the lakefront, Minneapolis for the lakes, Kansas City for barbecue and jazz, Nashville-style weekends in Milwaukee or Columbus. All have nonstops from most of the country.

Nonstop from Seattle: Chicago (Alaska, United, American · 3h 57m), Chicago (Southwest · 3h 50m), Minneapolis (Alaska, Delta, Sun Country · 3h 21m), Detroit (Alaska, Delta · 4h 11m), Saint Louis (Alaska · 3h 54m), Kansas City (Alaska, Delta · 3h 30m), Cleveland (Alaska), Columbus (Alaska · 4h 26m), Cincinnati (Delta, Alaska · 4h 14m), Milwaukee (Alaska) and Pittsburgh (Alaska · 4h 37m). No nonstop seen to Indianapolis on the dates searched recently.

Axel's pick: Cleveland, nonstop on Alaska and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $273.

Where to fly from Seattle to the Midwest for 3 days: round trips of 2 to 3 nights to Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Saint Louis, Kansas City and Cleveland and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.

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Saved round trips for A December weekend (Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026) and A March weekend (Mar 5 – Mar 7, 2027).

Cheapest right now: Cleveland $273 · Cincinnati $282 · Columbus $339

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Fares observed October 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.

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DestinationWhy goFlightsAxelDates
Chicago (ORD)Chicago's architecture, lakefront and deep-dishNonstop · Alaska, United, American · 3h 57mNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Chicago (MDW)Chicago Midway, the close-in airportNonstop · Southwest · 3h 50mNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Minneapolis (MSP)Minneapolis and St. Paul's lakes and the Mall of AmericaNonstop · Alaska, Delta, Sun Country · 3h 21mNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Detroit (DTW)Detroit's music history and the Motor City's comebackNonstop · Alaska, Delta · 4h 11mNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Saint Louis (STL)St. Louis' Gateway Arch and barbecueNonstop · Alaska · 3h 54mNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Kansas City (MCI)Kansas City's barbecue and jazzNonstop · Alaska, Delta · 3h 30mNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Cleveland (CLE)Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and lakefrontNonstop · Alaska$273 (airline $288)Dec 4–6, 2026Check prices
Columbus (CMH)Columbus' breweries and Short North arts districtNonstop · Alaska · 4h 26m$339 (airline $358)Dec 4–6, 2026Check prices
Cincinnati (CVG)Cincinnati's riverfront and chiliNonstop · Delta, Alaska · 4h 14m$282 (airline $297)Dec 4–6, 2026Check prices
Indianapolis (IND)Indianapolis' speedway and canal walkNo nonstop seenNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Milwaukee (MKE)Milwaukee's breweries and lakefront festivalsNonstop · AlaskaNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates
Pittsburgh (PIT)Pittsburgh's rivers, inclines and museumsNonstop · Alaska · 4h 37mNo matching fare savedDec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 (suggested)Search these dates

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