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There are 5 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
    13h 16m
    $270–1,027

  2. 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
    14h 5m
    $360–1,427

  3. 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 at Keahole to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 12m
    $462–1,805

  4. 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
    15h 26m
    $544–2,088

  5. 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 Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    16h 16m
    $602–2,505

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Hilo, HI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) twice daily.

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