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Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines' 20-minute baggage guarantee offers bonus miles if delayed.


Alaska Airlines' Wine Flies Free program allows free wine shipping from select airports.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United Polaris Lounge offers seated meals and is less crowded than United Club.

Airports
ORD

For a quicker commute to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line from ORD, which runs 24 hours and avoids traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
ANC

Use People Mover Route 40 from ANC to reach downtown Anchorage, stopping at popular hotels like The Lakefront and Marriott Downtown.

Read more about ANCby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ANC

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Anchorage flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Anchorage?

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Anchorage

When to book flights from Chicago to Anchorage

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Anchorage based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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  • Where is Chicago O'Hare International Airport's business center?

    For business people traveling through ORD and you've urgent business to tend to, you can do so at the Chicago Hilton Airport Hotel's business center. The business center is at the lower level of the hotel. The center guarantees full-service services such as faxing and emailing, copying, browsing, printing, packaging, and shipping. The hotel is across from the airport's Domestic Terminals. You can get to the hotel through underground walkways.

  • Is there a USO Center in Chicago Midway International Airport?

    Yes. The USO center provides a variety of amenities and services to active military officers and their families. Complimentary reading materials, complimentary snacks and beverages, Wi-Fi, TV, rest areas, washrooms, travel information, and telephones are the services and amenities facilitated by the USO center. The center operates from around 8 am to 8 pm each day, and it's at Concourse C after the TSA security.

  • Where is Chicago O'Hare International Airport's animals' relief area?

    ORD is a pet and service animal-welcoming airport. The Airport has outdoor and indoor animal relief areas close to the terminals, and they are available round the clock to travelers flying with their pets or service animals. At ORD, you'll find the animal relief areas in Terminal 1, 5, and 2 outside the arrivals at gates 1A, 5B, and 2A, respectively, Terminal 3 Rotunda, and Terminal 1 Concourse C close to gate 10.

  • Does Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport have Rental Cars Center?

    Yes. You've deplaned in Anchorage and are looking for a car rental at ANC. There is a rental car center adjacent to the South Terminal. The rental car center is a short walk from the South Terminal, while from the North Terminal, you'll need to take the free shuttle to the South Terminal or the Rental car center. Hertz, Enterprise, Alamo, Dollar Car Center, Budget, Thrifty Car Rental, Avis, and Alaska 4x4 rentals are the rental car companies at ANC.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Anchorage

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $195 or less one-way and $318 or less round-trip.
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is one of the top airports in the U.S, with two terminals. The South Terminal handles domestic flights and North Terminal handles international flights. A free shuttle running every 15min takes passengers to the Rental Car Facility, Parking Lot, and between the Terminals. The shuttle service in the North Terminal is available on a request basis to the shuttle dispatch via a dedicated telephone line.
  • If someone is picking you up at ANC, they can park temporarily for free and wait at the Cell Phone Lot, which is two minutes away from the North and South Terminal. And pick you up at the front curb outside the baggage claim.
  • For nursing mothers traveling through Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the Airport has Lactation Pods at Concourse A close to gate A5 and Mother's room at Concourse C close by the Yoga Room. The nursing areas provide a tranquil and private space for nursing mothers to nurse their children or pump if they are on the go.
  • For your flight from Chicago to Anchorage, you should arrive at either of Chicago's airports approximately two hours before your departure time. Ensure you go through the busy TSA security and board your flight in advance.
  • A flight connecting Chicago to Anchorage will include at least one layover stop. Dallas, Salt Lake City, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Detroit, and Atlanta are the most common layover cities for the route.

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Direct departures

Chicago to Anchorage

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Anchorage to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Anchorage

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Anchorage. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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I read online that flights longer than 2500 miles also got a complimentary snack pack which did not happen. It just helps break up the long flight when you get a snack here and there. Apreciated the coke and coffee though. Everything was on time and I feel like we maybe arrived earlier than expected as well. I cannot complain.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025MSP - ANC
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I read online that flights longer than 2500 miles also got a complimentary snack pack which did not happen. It just helps break up the long flight when you get a snack here and there. Apreciated the coke and coffee though. Everything was on time and I feel like we maybe arrived earlier than expected as well. I cannot complain.

We were flying 1st class for a special occasion. This was a Hawaiian airlines flight. It was exceptional. Very comfortable seats and space. Extremely attentive crew. Food was great for airline food. They provided tablets to watch and full headphones to listen. This was the best airline experience I have had in decades.

Would have been nice if my flight was on time and I didn't miss my connection and had to spend the night in Seattle, losing one night at the VRBO I paid for in Sitka. And, my connecting flight was still at the gate when my flight was taxiing to it's gate. But, it took off. Too bad for me. I really can't believe you even want me to review or comment on my experience.

I requested wheelchair assistance in Seattle transferring gates and in Anchorage to get to baggage claim. No assistance was provided at all.

Reserved seats and yet did not get my original seat because someone else was seating in them and the crew member did not try to find out what was going on with the issue. My wife and I did get similar seats. This created concern and unnecessary issues.

Checking in very confusing compared to Hawaiian Airlines - much simpler! Front checking in at airport can improve. Hawaiian service always gives the extra mile, with a smile. Alaska can use and spread the Aloha Spirit. Mahalo nui loa Thank you 🤙

Very nice as always. Not that it’s anyone’s fault really but for some reason the seat (16C) was really hard…. Not typical for your planes… dunno what or why… maybe it was just me ?, The flight was great otherwise

would have been nice for flight to not be delayed by 2 hours so that we had to pay $80 to get home since BART had shut down. i thought a 10pm arrival would leave enough time to account for delays but i was wrong.

10 hour delay. Fuel spill. Crew had to drive to Indianapolis to a get a plane. The longest day of travel ever. Poor service.Little to no communication.

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Missed connecting flight. Very little apology or attempt to make anything better. Got a $150 credit for next flight. There won’t be another flight. First time on Alaska - last time. Keep your credit. Should have done something more

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Overall it was a good flight. The thing I most appreciated was that you eliminated plastic cups and water bottles and stir sticks and had paper cups, wood stir sticks and cans. Plus, I saw that the airline staff were actually keeping the used paper cups separate and unfolding the used cardboard meal boxes and keeping those items separate from the trash. Good for them! This makes me want to support Alaska Airlines and fly Alaska again. Thank for taking this step in working to reduce single use plastics! Kudos!

It was pretty good except there was no food, which was understandable because it was a short flight but I would have liked to at least have a snack; otherwise it was great. Staff/crew, great. Thank you

I was on Alaska and its backup airline. I was scheduled for wheelchair service but ON ONE SHOWED UP. When I asked, desk attendant said they didn’t have any.

As noted above, getting on to the plane was rushed and upsetting since no boarding passes were available to me prior to boarding. Others were in line waiting as well. The flight and experience itself was fine. Very large plane. Two seats near windows; 4 seats in the middle aisles. Good leg room though and comfortable seats.

The trip was fine, however once we reached Seattle, our next flight only had an hour turn-around time and we had to cross the entire Seattle airport, taking three shuttles. Once there, Alaska/Hawaiian Air had still not issued my boarding passes to us and we had to wait at the counter for them. Boarding was already started and at the second to last seating level when we finally got our boarding passes. This was a bit nuts.

I am disappointed with Alaska. They are just like the cheapo airlines, nickle and dimeing us for everything. We now have to pay extra to pick our seats? Really?

I could not use my Hawaiian airlines confirmation number to check in. I figured out on my own that I had to use Alaska airlines confirmation number to check in on the Alaska airlines site. I called Hawaiian airlines and they told me that they could not help me.

Alaska Airlines crew had the empty two people seats but they lied to us and said they can adjust us , so we have to seat apart

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Our flight was delayed, which I know things can happen. The bathrooms were dirty and a mess. It took over an hour to get our bags after the plane landed. Every flight was on the same 2 baggage claims. You would thing if we spent over 5 hours on a flight we would get more then a tiny bag of pretzels. The movie and tv choices were mid.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

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