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How to get fromChicago to Denali National Park and Preserveby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Denali National Park and Preserve by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    2. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaskabus bus
    13h 23m
    $452–1,287

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Healy Lake Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Healy Lake Airport (HKB)plane plane ORD - HKB
    22h 2m
    $252–870

  3. Drive 3,568.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Denali AK - Bus Depotcar car 3,568.7 mi
    2d 16h
    $652–941

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fairbanks, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MDW - FAI
    2. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaskabus bus
    15h 44m
    $512–1,487

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane ORD - ANC
    2. Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Village - Alaskabus bus
    15h 57m
    $334–547

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Fairbanks, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MKE - FAI
    3. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaskabus bus
    16h 41m
    $597–1,851

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Anchorage International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MDW - ANC
    2. Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Village - Alaskabus bus
    17h 7m
    $494–1,757

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,929.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Denali National Park and Preserve, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Wright Air, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Healy Lake Airport (HKB) twice daily.

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