There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Anchorage by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane LAN - ANC
12h 7m$291–1,124Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane GRR - ANC
12h 9m$266–1,106Drive 3,843.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Anchoragecar 3,843.6 mi
2d 21h$702–1,014Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane FNT - ANC
11h 57m$307–1,143Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane DTW - ANC
11h 59m$364–1,504Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- 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 25m$280–482
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Anchorage is to train and fly which costs $280 - $490 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Anchorage is to fly which takes 11h 57m and costs $300 - $1,200.
The distance between Michigan and Anchorage is 2934 miles. The road distance is 3866.1 miles.
It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Michigan to Anchorage, including transfers.
Anchorage is 4h behind Michigan. It is currently 10:33 AM in Michigan and 6:33 AM in Anchorage.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Anchorage is 3866 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Michigan to Anchorage.
There are 209+ 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) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Detroit to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Detroit to Anchorage International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
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
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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