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How to get fromNorth Pole to Chicagoby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from North Pole to Chicago by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAI - ORD
    10h 6m
    $259–834

  2. Drive  3,435.9 mi

    1. Drive from North Pole to Chicagocar car 3,435.9 mi
    2d 14h
    $628–906

  3. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane FAI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    13h 2m
    $431–1,443

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FAI - MDW
    11h 4m
    $289–934

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,815.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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

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

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