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How to get fromMichigan to Fairbanksby plane, car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Fairbanks by plane, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LAN - FAI
    14h 41m
    $413–1,526

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    15h 15m
    $328–1,220

  3. Drive 3,727.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Fairbankscar car 3,727.8 mi
    2d 19h
    $681–983

  4. Fly from Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FNT - FAI
    17h 38m
    $339–1,245

  5. Fly from Detroit

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DTW - FAI
    12h 23m
    $376–1,506

  6. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane GRR - FAI
    13h 51m
    $388–1,508

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MKG - FAI
    14h 26m
    $346–1,201

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,847.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 41m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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