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There are 4 ways to get from North Pole to Chicago by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFAI - ORD
    7h 17m
    $214–678

  2. Drive 3,436.1 mi

    1. Drive from North Pole to Chicagocar3,436.1 mi
    2d 14h
    $628–906

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeFAI - MDW
    9h 2m
    $264–928

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeFAI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    12h 2m
    $456–1,698

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between North Pole, AK, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

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

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