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How to get fromChicago to Kauaʻi Islandby plane, unknown, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Kauaʻi Island by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane ORD - LIH
    2. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    13h 2m

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane MDW - LIH
    2. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    12h 52m

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane MKE - LIH
    3. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    14h 21m

  4. Train to South Bend, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane SBN - LIH
    3. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    16h 49m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lihue Airport (LIH) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,312.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Kauaʻi Island. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Lihue Airport (LIH), then travel to Kauaʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Lihue Airport (LIH), then travel to Kauaʻi Island.

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