There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Anchorage by plane, car, or train
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane LAN - ANC
14h 4m$461–1,724Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane ORD - ANC
13h 42m$281–481Drive 3,843.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Anchoragecar 3,843.6 mi
2d 22h$702–1,014Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane FNT - ANC
18h 18m$357–1,343Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane DTW - ANC
10h 53m$424–1,604Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane GRR - ANC
12h 17m$456–1,706
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Anchorage is to train and fly which costs $280 - $490 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Anchorage is to fly which takes 10h 53m and costs $420 - $1,600.
The distance between Michigan and Anchorage is 2934 miles. The road distance is 3866.1 miles.
It takes approximately 14h 4m to get from Michigan to Anchorage, including transfers.
Anchorage is 4h behind Michigan. It is currently 12:42 AM in Michigan and 8:42 PM in Anchorage.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Anchorage is 3866 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from Michigan to Anchorage.
There are 204+ hotels available in Anchorage.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,700
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Detroit to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,600
Flights from Detroit to Anchorage International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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