There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Alaska by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Anchorage International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane ORD - ANC
9h 2m$234–377Fly to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)plane ORD - SIT
26h 55m$184–807Drive 3,563.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Anchoragecar 3,563.2 mi
2d 17h$651–940Fly to Juneau International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane ORD - JNU
11h 18m$194–807Fly to Fairbanks
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ORD - FAI
12h 43m$244–957
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Alaska is to fly which costs $230 - $380 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Alaska is to fly which takes 9h 2m and costs $230 - $380.
The distance between Illinois and Alaska is 2878 miles. The road distance is 3584 miles.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Illinois to Alaska, including transfers.
Alaska is 3h behind Illinois. It is currently 7:38 AM in Illinois and 4:38 AM in Alaska.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Alaska is 3584 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 17h to drive from Illinois to Alaska.
There are 209+ hotels available in Alaska.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Alaska, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 3 hours.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport via Seattle, Ketchikan
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide