Travelling from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Anchorage's main airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Explore your departure options from this base when searching for your flights from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Approximately 6 hours 13 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. There are 16 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with United at 23:59. Go for the first ANC to ORD departure operated by United at 20:55 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Anchorage to ORD.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as summer and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
You can jump on a direct flight from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) leaving from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Leading airlines that have direct flights from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport leaving from ANC include:
ANC is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Anchorage. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport:
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
For a one-way ticket from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport, $284 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just $573. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
To snag flight tickets from Anchorage to ORD, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
To score the best price on your tickets from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport, schedule your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Chicago, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Before you book a flight from Anchorage to ORD, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -12ºC and 3ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Anchorage to O'Hare International Airport.
More about Chicago
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There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are highlights which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
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