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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 Fairbanks

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    8h 30m
    $164–707

  2. Drive 3,563.2 mi

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

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane ORD - ANC
    9h 4m
    $334–1,407

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane ORD - JNU
    11h 42m
    $164–657

  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 39m
    $454–1,907

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fairbanks

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MDW - FAI
    11h 2m
    $224–957

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MKE - FAI
    12h 51m
    $316–1,320

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alaska, USA?

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

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