There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Anchorage by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane LAN - ANC
11h 20m$281–1,124Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane GRR - ANC
12h 4m$266–1,106Drive 3,843.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Anchoragecar 3,843.6 mi
2d 21h$702–1,014Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane DTW - ANC
9h 9m$354–1,504Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane FNT - ANC
9h 57m$307–1,143Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane ORD - ANC
13h 24m$283–491
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Anchorage is to train and fly which costs $280 - $500 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Anchorage is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $350 - $1,500.
The distance between Michigan and Anchorage is 2934 miles. The road distance is 3866.1 miles.
It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Michigan to Anchorage, including transfers.
Anchorage is 4h behind Michigan. It is currently 9:53 AM in Michigan and 5:53 AM in Anchorage.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Anchorage is 3866 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Michigan to Anchorage.
There are 212+ hotels available in Anchorage.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) 3 times a day.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Anchorage International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Nashville, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 34m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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