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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 1m
    $244–377

  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
    10h 35m
    $334–1,307

  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 19m
    $391–1,488

  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
    12h 42m
    $277–1,118

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

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,861.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 2 hours.

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