Kailua-Kona to Chicago (KOA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KOA–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,208 miles in approximately 8h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 788 | 8h01 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Kailua-Kona
| Metric | KOA→ORD | OGG→ORD | HNL→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KOA | – | 84 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 8h 1m | 7h 52m | 8h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
KOA: HST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 11:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
KOA–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KOA to ORD
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KOA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KOA to ORD ranges from 8 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,208 miles (6,771 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).