Distance from Chicago to Anchorage by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Anchorage (AK) is 2851 miles or 4587 kilometers or 2476 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Anchorage is 3585 miles (5770 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 734 miles or 1183 km.

Chicago to Anchorage Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Anchorage, AK
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Anchorage, AK, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to Anchorage, Alaska is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Anchorage, AK

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Anchorage, Alaska is 3585 miles or 5770 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Anchorage, AK is 3585 miles or 5770 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Anchorage, Alaska.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Anchorage, Alaska is approximately 3585 miles (5770 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 70 to 71 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Anchorage, AK

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Anchorage, AK?
The total driving time is 70 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Anchorage take?
Chicago and Anchorage are 70 hours 49 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Chicago and Anchorage

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Anchorage (AK) is 3 Hours.
Anchorage time is 3 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Anchorage
2026-04-01, 08:03:44 CDT	2026-04-01, 05:03:44 AKDT

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Anchorage Alaska, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Anchorage, AK in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	3585 mi	5770 km	3113.21 nmi
Straight line distance	2851 mi	4587 km	2476 nmi
Difference	734 mi	1183 km	637 nmi

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