Lihue, Kauai to Chicago (LIH–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LIH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LIH and ORD. Nearest airports to LIH with scheduled service: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL, 101 mi) · Kahului International Airport (OGG, 201 mi) · Molokai Airport (MKK, 155 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
OGG Kahului 9h 30m ASJLQF → UA Kahului (OGG) to Chicago flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 10h 20m ASJLPR → UA Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 22m WN → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 10h 25m UA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 33m AAPD → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 38m AAACAM → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 39m ASAVQR → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 10h 54m ASDLQR → AAASAV Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 11h 46m AS → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 13h 7m AS → AAACAS San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lihue, Kauai to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LIH and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps LIH Routes ORD Routes LIH Live Flights ORD Live Flights LIH Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Lihue, Kauai flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
OGG ~9h 30m HNL ~10h 20m LAS ~10h 22m DEN ~10h 25m PHX ~10h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
913
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIH → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → LIH
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LIH→ORD HNL→ORD
Distance from LIH – 101 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 7
Departure OTP 100% –
Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Chicago is 5 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
LIH: HST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 11:00 PM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

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.

Chicago Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LIH–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kahului, Daniel K. Inouye and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 5 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Nearby alternatives include HNL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului, Daniel K. Inouye and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).