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How to get from Anchorage to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Minneapolis: about 10h 12m including the connection. Other options: via Portland, Seattle, Denver and Las Vegas. Two tickets from $387.

Flights from Anchorage to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Minneapolis
10h 12m
two tickets, via Seattle
$387
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,850 mi (4,586 km)
fastest
Via Minneapolis
10h 12m
with the connection
Anchorage to Minneapolis flight 5h 26m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Chicago flight 1h 46m
Via Portland
10h 25m
with the connection
Anchorage to Portland flight 2h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Portland to Chicago flight 4h 45m
two ticketsfrom $411
Via Seattle
10h 39m
with the connection
Anchorage to Seattle flight 3h 33m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to Chicago flight 4h 6m
two ticketsfrom $387
Via Denver
10h 46m
with the connection
Anchorage to Denver flight 5h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Chicago flight 2h 28m
Via Las Vegas
11h 41m
with the connection
Anchorage to Las Vegas flight 5h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Chicago flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $409

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Anchorage to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Minneapolis.
What is the fastest way to fly from Anchorage to Chicago?
Via Minneapolis: 5h 26m to the connection, 1h 46m after it, about 10h 12m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Anchorage to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Seattle from $387. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Anchorage and Chicago?
Minneapolis (10h 12m total), Portland (10h 25m total), Seattle (10h 39m total), Denver (10h 46m total) and Las Vegas (11h 41m total).
How far is Chicago from Anchorage?
2,850 mi (4,586 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.