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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Talkeetna by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane ORD - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain train
    13h 19m
    $480–1,797

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    2. Take the train from Fairbanks to Talkeetnatrain train
    19h 37m
    $414–1,550

  3. Drive 3,601.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Talkeetnacar car 3,601.2 mi
    2d 18h
    $658–950

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Anchorage International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MDW - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain train
    14h 39m
    $590–2,297

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport, train

    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 train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain train
    16h 52m
    $667–2,561

  6. Train to South Bend, fly to Anchorage International Airport, train

    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 train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain train
    16h 19m
    $600–2,406

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

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,969 mi
  • Duration: 13h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Talkeetna. 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, walk to Anchorage, then take the train to Talkeetna. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Talkeetna in around 2d 18h.

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