Anchorage to Chicago (ANC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ANC–ORD is served by 13 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, EVA Air and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,839 miles in approximately 4h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 21 | 7M8 | 6h17-6h18 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| BR EVA Air | 10 | 77L, 77X | 5h01-5h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 9 | 744, 77L | 5h30-5h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 9 | 748, 77L | 5h16-5h33 | SkyTeam | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 8 | 32Q, 73J | 6h17-6h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 6h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 73J | 6h17 | Oneworld | – | |
| CSG CSG | 7 | 77L | 5h09-5h35 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 74N, 74Y | 5h15-16h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| CA Air China | 4 | 744, 77F, 77L | 5h28-5h55 | Star Alliance | – | |
| KJ British Mediterranean Airways | 4 | 744 | 5h20-5h31 | – | – | |
| QF Qantas | 2 | 74Y | 5h07-6h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 1 | 77L | 5h16 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines, CSG, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, British Mediterranean Airways, Qantas, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 179 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 59 minutes to 6 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,839 miles (4,568 km). There are approximately 179 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 251 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.