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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    12h 25m
    $292–921

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

    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
    14h 18m
    $422–1,285

  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
    14h 24m
    $562–1,785

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MDW - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    14h 13m
    $422–1,621

  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
    17h 1m
    $392–975

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,283.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 25m

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 Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, 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.

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