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How to get fromChicago to Anchorageby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Anchorage by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane ORD - ANC
    9h 2m
    $234–377

  2. Drive  3,563.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Anchoragecar car 3,563.2 mi
    2d 17h
    $651–940

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MDW - ANC
    11h 34m
    $314–1,307

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MKE - ANC
    12h 28m
    $365–1,465

  5. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SBN - ANC
    14h 17m
    $277–1,118

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,861.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 3 hours.

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