Anchorage to Chicago (ANC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ANC–ORD is served by 13 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air, Cathay Pacific and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,839 miles in approximately 5h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR EVA Air | 11 | 77L, 77X | 4h59-5h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 10 | 74N, 74Y | 5h10-5h50 | Oneworld | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 9 | 744, 77L | 5h28-5h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 9 | 744, 748, 77L | 5h01-5h44 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 7 | 32Q | 6h31 | Oneworld | QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 7 | B38M | 6h12 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| CA Air China | 6 | 77L | 5h07-5h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CSG CSG | 5 | 77L | 5h05-5h21 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: QR | 4 | – | – | Oneworld | QR | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 3 | 77L | 5h03-5h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| EK Emirates | 1 | 77X | 6h05 | – | – | |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | 77L | 5h12 | Star Alliance | – | |
| QF Qantas | 1 | 74Y | 6h05 | Oneworld | – |
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 EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Korean Air, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air China, Alaska Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and Qantas. With 157 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ANC to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ANC to ORD is about 5 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,839 miles (4,568 km). There are approximately 157 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 215 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.