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How to get fromChicago to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ORD - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 45m
    $422–1,185

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - 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
    14h 32m
    $362–1,030

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MDW - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 44m
    $492–1,485

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MDW - 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 11m
    $452–1,280

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane ORD - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 7m
    $442–1,275

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,215.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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