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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 27m

  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
    13h 27m

  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 36m

  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
    17h 24m

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,312.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 27m

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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