There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Kailua-Kona by plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane ORD - KOA
11h 22m$242–855Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane MDW - KOA
14h 35m$362–1,205
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kailua-Kona is to fly which costs $240 - $900 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kailua-Kona is to fly which takes 11h 22m and costs $240 - $900.
The distance between Chicago and Kailua-Kona is 4257 miles.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Chicago to Kailua-Kona, including transfers.
Kailua-Kona is 5h behind Chicago. It is currently 5:25 PM in Chicago and 12:25 PM in Kailua-Kona.
There are 1032+ hotels available in Kailua-Kona.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, HI, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport via Kahului
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
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