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How to get fromChicago to Fort Wainwrightby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Wainwright 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
    11h 55m
    $272–1,010
  2. Drive  3,444.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Wainwrightcar car 3,444.2 mi
    2d 14h
    $629–908
  3. 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
    15h 56m
    $493–1,718
  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MDW - FAI
    11h 17m
    $372–1,460

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Wainwright, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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