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How to get fromMichigan to North Poleby plane, car, train, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LAN - FAI
    16h 44m
    $395–1,428

  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
    16h 53m
    $336–1,226

  3. Drive 3,714.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to North Polecar car 3,714.7 mi
    2d 19h
    $678–980

  4. Fly from Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FNT - FAI
    17h 40m
    $341–1,247

  5. Fly from Detroit

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DTW - FAI
    14h 1m
    $358–1,408

  6. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane GRR - FAI
    15h 29m
    $380–1,410

  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
    16h 4m
    $338–1,053

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,865.7 mi
  • Duration: 16h 44m

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

United Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) 4 times a day.

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