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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Waimea by plane, car, or bus

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

    best
    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 Waimeacar car
    14h 35m
    $332–1,221

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

    cheapest
    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 at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Pukalani Rd @ Highway 19bus bus
    14h 26m
    $272–855

  3. 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 Waimeacar car
    13h 51m
    $432–1,621

  4. 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 at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Pukalani Rd @ Highway 19bus bus
    16h 5m
    $372–1,205

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane ORD - MUE
    15h 51m
    $282–1,105

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,232.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Waimea, Hawaii County, HI, USA?

United Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) 4 times a day.

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