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How to get fromChampaign to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CMI - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    16h 33m
    $388–1,297

  2. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BMI - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    20h 7m
    $379–1,291

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ORD - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 38m
    $492–1,469

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    17h 25m
    $402–1,064

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane STL - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    19h 18m
    $462–1,524

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MDW - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    19h 13m
    $469–1,355

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane IND - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    19h 25m
    $468–1,327

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Champaign to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,304.9 mi
  • Duration: 16h 33m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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