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How to get fromMichigan to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane GRR - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 41m
    $524–1,584

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    18h 57m
    $418–1,146

  3. Fly Bishop International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane FNT - 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 Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    15h 35m
    $425–1,316

  4. Fly Detroit to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane DTW - 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 Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    16h 43m
    $462–1,277

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ORD - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 10m
    $478–1,301

  6. Fly Detroit to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane DTW - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 35m
    $512–1,582

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane GRR - 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 Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    17h 59m
    $484–1,579

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$384Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Michigan to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,331 mi
  • Duration: 18h 41m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Michigan to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, take the line 27 bus to Gerald R Ford Airport, walk to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bishop International Airport (FNT) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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