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How to get fromChicago to Ketchikanby plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Ketchikan by plane, train, or car ferry

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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 Ketchikan (KTN)plane plane ORD - KTN
    11h 31m
    $150–613

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Bellingham, WA to Ketchikancarferry car ferry Bel
    3d 13h
    $1,382–2,432

  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 Ketchikan (KTN)plane plane MKE - KTN
    14h 22m
    $287–1,044

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane plane MDW - KTN
    11h 54m
    $230–963

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,179.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ketchikan (KTN) 5 times a day.

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