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How to get fromFairbanks to Portageby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairbanks to Portage by plane, train, car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    10h 52m
    $189–688

  2. Drive 3,487.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Portagecar car 3,487.7 mi
    2d 15h
    $637–920

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FAI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    14h 18m
    $219–788

  4. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane FAI - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Ogden Dunestrain train
    13h 16m
    $338–1,235

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane FAI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    14h 49m
    $344–1,177

  6. Fly to Purdue University Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane FAI - LAF
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    20h 54m
    $254–876

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,848.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Portage, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Portage. However, you can take the bus to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company, walk to Fairbanks-Airport-FAI airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Portage/Ogden Dunes, then take the taxi to Portage. Alternatively, you can drive from Fairbanks to Portage in around 2d 15h.

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