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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Hilo by plane, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ORD - ITO
    13h 21m
    $340–1,227

  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 Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 10m
    $272–855

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hilo International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MDW - ITO
    12h 38m
    $440–1,627

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MKE - ITO
    14h 37m
    $513–1,786

  5. 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 Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    15h 49m
    $372–1,205

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,178.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 21m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) 3 times a day.

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