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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Palmer by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane ORD - ANC
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    11h
    $260–383

  2. Drive 3,520.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Palmercar car 3,520.8 mi
    2d 16h
    $643–929

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway 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 Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    12h 10m
    $470–1,733

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MKE - ANC
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    14h 25m
    $557–1,998

  5. Train to South Bend, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SBN - ANC
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    13h 50m
    $461–1,642

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,904.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Palmer. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center, then take the bus to Palmer, AK - Three Bears. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Palmer in around 2d 16h.

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