Travelling from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight.
The timezone in Anchorage is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Chicago. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located in Anchorage.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Alaska Airlines at 6:50pm. Choose the first ORD to ANC departure with Alaska Airlines at 12:59am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to ANC. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport leaving from ORD include:
The most frequently booked airline between ORD and ANC is United Airlines.
United Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 88.89% of services arriving on schedule.
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to ANC flight:
77.88% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Flights that take off from RFD touch down at their destination as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
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Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Anchorage. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
RM683 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. A return flight starts at RM1,361. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to ANC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). July is the peak month for travel to Anchorage. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.
The warmest month in Anchorage is July, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Book your Chicago to ANC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Anchorage
Start your Anchorage trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Aurora Show and Chugach National Forest are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Anchorage to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Explore more of the United States
Kalifornsky is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Anchorage. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Big Eddy State Recreational Site, Arc Lake and Slikok Multi Use Trails.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Anchorage, Kenai is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Kenai River, Kenai River Viewing Platform and Kenai River Flats Viewing Platform.
