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How to get fromChicago to Valdezby plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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

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

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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 Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    17h 38m
    $308–485

  2. Drive 3,498.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Valdezcar car 3,498.6 mi
    2d 16h
    $639–923

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MDW - ANC
    2. Take the bus from Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    18h 48m
    $518–1,835

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

    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 Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    21h 2m
    $604–2,100

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: 3,004 mi
  • Duration: 17h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Valdez. 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 Anchorage Airport, take the bus to Whittier, AK, walk to Whittier, then take the car ferry to Valdez. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Valdez in around 2d 16h.

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