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

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There are 5 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
    7h 22m
    $229–734

  2. Drive  3,436 mi

    1. Drive from North Pole to Chicagocar car 3,436 mi
    2d 14h
    $628–906

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FAI - MDW
    9h 47m
    $289–984

  4. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane FAI - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    12h
    $301–996

  5. 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
    12h 11m
    $414–1,368

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,815.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

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

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