How to travel from Anchorage to Chicago, United States of America
The distance between Anchorage and Chicago is around 2,863 miles (4,607km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Anchorage to Chicago by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chicago → Anchorage if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD).
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time6h 20m
- Typical cost$405
American Airlines
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Anchorage and Chicago
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Anchorage to Chicago by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $405 and will take around 7h 30m.
The distance between Anchorage and Chicago is around 2,863 miles (4,607km).
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Anchorage and Chicago by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Anchorage to Chicago is to fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx $405.
The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and Chicago, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $405 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and Chicago. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and Chicago. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Anchorage and Chicago. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 6h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Anchorage and Chicago with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 6h 20m.
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines and Delta fly between Anchorage and Chicago. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Chicago O'Hare (ORD). These flights usually take around 6h 20m.
The flight from Anchorage to Chicago typically takes around 6h 20m. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Chicago O'Hare (ORD).
The closest major airport to Chicago is Midway International Airport (MDW) (MDW) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) and South Bend Regional (SBN) (SBN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and Chicago. The distance is around 3,609 miles (5,808km) by road and it will take around 2 days 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to Chicago is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around $405.
Compare travel optionsbetween Anchorage and Chicago
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 7h 30m | $405 | every 15 mins | 4,607km (2,863 miles) |
| Fly to Chicago Midway (MDW) | 7h 45m | $425 | every 15 mins | 4,630km (2,877 miles) |
| Fly to Milwaukee (MKE), Train | 8h 50m | $480 | every 4 hours | 4,678km (2,907 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 30m | $465 | 5 times a day | 4,855km (3,017 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 21h | $355 | on demand | 5,808km (3,609 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Anchorage and Chicago
Airlines
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
United Airlines
Delta
Southwest Airlines
Train operators
South Shore Line
Airports near Chicago
The following major airports near Chicago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Midway International Airport (MDW)
- Distance
- 9 miles (14km) from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Distance
- 16 miles (26km) from Chicago
South Bend Regional (SBN)
- Distance
- 69 miles (110km) from Chicago