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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)planeORD - FAI
    7h 34m
    $202–755

  2. Drive 3,444.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Wainwrightcar3,444.2 mi
    2d 14h
    $629–908

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeMDW - FAI
    10h 27m
    $242–855

  4. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeSBN - FAI
    12h 46m
    $303–1,164

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Fairbanks (FAI)planeMKE - FAI
    11h 52m
    $365–1,370

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Wainwright, AK, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 3 hours.

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