Anchorage to Chicago (ANC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ANC–ORD is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, EVA Air and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 2,839 miles in approximately 4h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 7M8 | 6h07-6h16 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 10 | 77L, 77X | 4h44-5h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 10 | 748, 74N | 4h56-5h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 9 | 744, 77X | 4h59-5h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 9 | 748, 77L | 4h57-5h19 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CA Air China | 8 | 744, 77F, 77L | 5h03-5h55 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 7M8 | 6h07 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CSG CSG | 7 | 77L | 4h56-5h16 | – | – | |
| KJ Air Zeta | 4 | 744 | 4h45-5h04 | – | – | |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 74Y | 6h-6h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 2 | 77L | 4h53-5h17 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ANC: AKDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 9:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
ANC–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ANC to ORD
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines, CSG, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, Air Zeta, Qantas and United Airlines. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ANC to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ANC to ORD ranges from 4 hours 44 minutes to 6 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,839 miles (4,568 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 196 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.