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Sat, May 9
Fairbanks FAIChicago ORD
£156
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Wed, May 6
Fairbanks FAIChicago ORD
£156
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Thu, May 7
Fairbanks FAIChicago ORD
£156
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Fri, May 8
Fairbanks FAIChicago ORD
£156
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Wed, May 6
Fairbanks FAIChicago ORD
£189
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Fri, May 8
Fairbanks FAIChicago ORD
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How much do flights to Chicago cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£156

Cheapest round-trip

£372

Average round-trip

£424

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center

Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.

Chicago is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 16 km southwest of the city center. Transport options include the CTA rapid transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-50 min

$5 (standard fare)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Loop

60-90 min

$2-$5 (combined bus and Metra fare)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

northwest suburbs connection

35-70 min

$45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-70 min

$35-$75 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

35-70 min

$60-$120 (pre-booked; fixed rate)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

From Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-30 min

$5 (standard fare)

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

quick access to Loop

20-45 min

$30-$45 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

$25-$50 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup location

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chicago

Depart from
Fairbanks International
Arrive to
O Hare International
Average flights per week
186
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Art Institute of Chicago

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Fairbanks to Chicago in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Fairbanks to Chicago

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C4°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July26°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October15°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
85%
10°C4°C
18 Apr
88%
7°C5°C
Sunday
12 Apr
86%
23°C9°C
19 Apr
88%
7°C5°C
Monday
13 Apr
85%
23°C14°C
20 Apr
10°C5°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
78%
20°C17°C
21 Apr
82%
16°C8°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
88%
19°C13°C
22 Apr
84%
21°C10°C
Thursday
16 Apr
83%
20°C12°C
23 Apr
14°C9°C
Friday
17 Apr
74%
24°C12°C
24 Apr
69%
7°C4°C
Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Fairbanks and Chicago have 186 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Fairbanks?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fairbanks and San Francisco, Mexico City, Honolulu, Houston, Detroit, Bucharest, Boston, Cebu, Mumbai, Warsaw, Entebbe, Kharkiv, Kyiv, La Paz, Albuquerque, Porto, Kansas City, Miami, Sofia, Austin.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Mexico City, New York, Guadalajara, Edinburgh, Dallas, Manchester, Morelia, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, León, Leeds, Orlando, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, Miami, Monterrey, Birmingham.
Which airports are there in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is mainly served by Fairbanks International. But there are other airports nearby, including Eielson Air Force Base.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Fort Wayne International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, Muskegon County, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard.
Which airlines fly between Fairbanks and Chicago?
Currently, you can fly between Fairbanks and Chicago with Alaska Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Fairbanks and Chicago?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Fairbanks and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Fairbanks and Chicago?
Traveling between Fairbanks and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chicago?
There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Fort Wayne International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Quad City International, Muskegon County, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Fairbanks and Chicago depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Fairbanks, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Fairbanks and Chicago arrive?
What time do flights between Fairbanks and Chicago depart?
What time do flights between Fairbanks and Chicago arrive?

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