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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Hilo by plane, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ORD - ITO
    14h 40m
    $292–1,105

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

    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 Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 27m

  3. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hilo International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MDW - ITO
    15h 36m
    $402–1,605

  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 to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    17h 40m

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MKE - ITO
    16h 29m
    $489–1,786

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane ORD - MUE
    2. Take the bus from Pukalani Rd @ Hwy 19 to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    18h 38m

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,184.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 40m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) 3 times a day.

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