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How to get fromChicago to Fairbanksby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Fairbanks by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Terre Haute Greyhound Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    6h 1m
    $83–127

  2. Drive 194.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Fairbankscar car 194.9 mi
    4h 8m
    $36–52

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Terre Haute Greyhound Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    7h 50m
    $118–205

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    2. Drive from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fairbankscar car
    5h 14m
    $54–291

  5. Fly to Evansville, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    2. Drive from Evansville (EVV) to Fairbankscar car
    5h 14m
    $64–320

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fairbankscar car
    5h 47m
    $58–304

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 273.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Fairbanks via Indianapolis Union Station and Terre Haute Greyhound Station in around 6h 1m.

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