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How to get fromFairbanks to Chicagoby plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAI - ORD
    11h 52m
    $185–759

  2. Drive  3,449.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Chicagocar car 3,449.2 mi
    2d 14h
    $630–910

  3. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane FAI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    15h 6m
    $357–1,368

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FAI - MDW
    13h 8m
    $225–909

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,805.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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

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

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