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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Anchorage:

• Earliest: departs at 3:30 pm and lands at 10:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:05 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

The flight takes about 7h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Anchorage:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Anchorage takes 7h, covering 2,851 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Anchorage range from $407 to $630, with an average of $507 over the past 12 months. Anything below $407 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $507 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $358 round-trip via Portland (PDX), compared to $529 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Anchorage flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $431 to $2,658. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Anchorage route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Anchorage are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $280.

Anchorage Airport (ANC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Alamo
• NextCar
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago to Anchorage may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Anchorage (ANC).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Anchorage most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Chicago to Anchorage. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $598, a difference of $139.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Anchorage.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 38m, compared with 9h 46m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 10h 08m via Portland (PDX).

Anchorage is 3 hours behind Chicago (Alaska Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Anchorage are Alaska Railroad Depot, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Anchorage on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Anchorage flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.