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

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Chicago to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and LIH, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

Also explore ORD Routes LIH Routes ORD Live Flights LIH Live Flights ORD Delays LIH Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
VNY ~10h 40m DAL ~11h 30m SNA ~11h 59m YVR ~18h 7m SJC ~19h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
998
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
ORD → LIH
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIH → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LIH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, DAL, SNA, YVR, SJC, LAS, SMF, PDX, SEA, SAN, HNL, SFO, LAX, DEN, KOA, PHX, OGG and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 5 hours behind Chicago.
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

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.