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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Wainwright by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    8h 37m
    $202–755

  2. Drive 3,444.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Wainwrightcar car 3,444.1 mi
    2d 14h
    $629–908

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MDW - FAI
    11h 18m
    $272–1,055

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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
    11h 8m
    $386–1,516

  5. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SBN - FAI
    13h 56m
    $353–1,364

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Wainwright, AK, USA?

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

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