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Flights from Chicago to Kotzebue
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kotzebue. The fastest way is one stop via Anchorage, about 8h 56m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 8h 56m
Chicago to Kotzebue at a glance
Fastest journey8h 56mVia Anchorage, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Anchorage
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Kotzebue
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Anchorage (ANC) OTZ
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Everts Air, Horizon Air
Sat04:30 CHI07:42 ANC1h 18m connection09:00 ANC10:26 OTZCathay Pacific + Alaska Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,158 km3,203 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hKotzebue vs Chicago
- Currency in Kotzebue
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → OTZ
Flights from Chicago to Kotzebue: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Kotzebue?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Anchorage. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Kotzebue?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,158 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Kotzebue?
The best connecting points are Anchorage (ANC). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Anchorage, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Kotzebue?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Kotzebue: Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kotzebue?
Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Chicago.





