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How to get fromIllinois to North Poleby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to North Pole by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    12h 27m
    $278–1,011

  2. Drive 3,434.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to North Polecar car 3,434.3 mi
    2d 14h
    $627–906

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MDW - FAI
    14h 49m
    $358–1,311

  4. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane PIA - FAI
    16h 56m
    $287–1,107

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MKE - FAI
    15h 44m
    $416–1,581

  6. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SPI - FAI
    17h 32m
    $310–1,123

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,827 mi
  • Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

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

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