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How to get fromChicago to Kailua-Konaby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Kailua-Kona by plane, car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - KOA
    11h 33m
    $312–1,105

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ORD - ITO
    2. Drive from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Kailua-Konacar car
    14h 17m
    $306–1,126

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MDW - KOA
    13h 13m
    $392–1,305

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MKE - KOA
    14h 50m
    $470–1,468

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hilo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MDW - ITO
    2. Drive from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Kailua-Konacar car
    14h 15m
    $396–1,426

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,236 mi
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, HI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA) 5 times a day.

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