Traveling from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Chicago: what you need to know
Approximately 9 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago.
Chicago is four hours ahead of Kailua-Kona, where Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is located. Chicago follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your KOA to Chicago flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Direct Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago tickets are available for booking. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll disembark.
Book your seat with United Airlines. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago.
The journey from central Kailua-Kona to KOA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago? Stay somewhere close to KOA, such as Breezy Kailua-Kona Bungalow With Lanai and Ocean View!. Ohala Oasis 2 Bedroom Apartment will also have you moments from the departure gate.
Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole gets high marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from KOA arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Chicago
$240 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago flight. Return plane tickets start at $571. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap flights from KOA to Chicago, book your trip two months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from KOA to Chicago.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The center of Chicago is about 16 kilometers from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your KOA to Chicago flight:
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Chicago Midway International Airport is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Step off your flight from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The center of Chicago is around 145 kilometers from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to reach by car.
If you travel by public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near RFD after your KOA to Chicago flight. Recover from your travel day or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new city at:
If you'd like a specific kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Book your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport's street address is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago. July is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from KOA to Chicago in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole to Chicago, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are highlights which should be on any good Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 451 kilometers southeast to Columbus to check off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theater, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometers southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key reasons to visit.
