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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Waikoloa by plane or bus

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

    best
    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 to Waikōloa Village, Waikōloa Rd @ farside of Paniolo Avebus bus
    12h 58m

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane ORD - MUE
    16h 20m
    $292–880

  3. 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 to Waikōloa Village, Waikōloa Rd @ farside of Paniolo Avebus bus
    16h 11m

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ORD - ITO
    2. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Waikōloa Village, Waikōloa Rd @ farside of Paniolo Avebus bus
    17h 4m

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MDW - ITO
    2. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Waikōloa Village, Waikōloa Rd @ farside of Paniolo Avebus bus
    18h

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,292.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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

United Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) every 4 hours.

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