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How to get fromChicago to Alaskaby plane, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Alaska by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane ORD - ANC
    9h 5m
    $494–1,907

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juneau International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane ORD - JNU
    10h 57m
    $204–807

  3. Drive 3,563.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Anchoragecar car 3,563.2 mi
    2d 17h
    $651–940

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    9h 36m
    $214–807

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Anchorage International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MDW - ANC
    11h 6m
    $654–2,607

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)plane plane ORD - SIT
    10h 44m
    $204–807

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Juneau International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane MKE - JNU
    12h 31m
    $341–1,270

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,861.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alaska, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) hourly.

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