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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    10h 42m
    $206–809

  2. Drive  3,447.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fairbankscar car 3,447.4 mi
    2d 14h
    $610–880

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MDW - FAI
    12h 7m
    $346–1,409

  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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MKE - FAI
    13h 21m
    $383–1,390

  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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SBN - FAI
    14h 39m
    $279–1,020

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,808.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 42m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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