Chicago to Anchorage (ORD–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–ANC is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 2,839 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: QR | 15 | 738, 73J, 7M9 | 5h50-6h42 | Oneworld | QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 14 | 7M8, B38M | 6h34-6h52 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 10 | 748, 74N, 74Y | 5h26-6h25 | Oneworld | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 7 | 32Q | 6h33 | Oneworld | QR | |
| BR EVA Air | 7 | 77L, 77X | 5h18-6h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | 744, 77L, 77X | 5h56-6h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| KJ British Mediterranean Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Anchorage from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ANC | RFD→ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 90 | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 20m | 5h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ANC: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 3:00 PM in Anchorage.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–ANC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to ANC
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Korean Air and British Mediterranean Airways. With 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to ANC is about 6 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,839 miles (4,568 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 174 return, totaling 264 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Fairbanks and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD).