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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 3:55 pm and lands at 12:09 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 3:59 am.

The flight takes about 8h 14m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Chicago takes 8h 14m, covering 4,249 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Chicago range from $642 to $985, with an average of $797 over the past 12 months. Anything below $642 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $797 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $570 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $886 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $553 to $4,534. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Honolulu to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $239, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Honolulu to Chicago usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

One-stop flights from Honolulu to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 41% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Honolulu to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $758 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $939, a difference of $181.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 43m, compared with 10h 55m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 10h 59m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Chicago is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu (Central Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Nonstop flights from Honolulu to Chicago are not offered. Instead, your trip will either require one or two layovers before you reach your destination. If you have just one layover, your flight will likely be operated by United Airlines. Layovers frequently take place in cities such as Kona, San Francisco, or Seattle.

When you drive from downtown Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, you can expect the car ride to typically take around 10 to 15 minutes. You can choose to take public transit instead, like bus lines 9, 40, 42, or 51, which will bring you to the airport in approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

Those that will be driving from O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago will have a journey of approximately 45 minutes unless there is additional traffic. If you take public transit instead, including the Blue metro line, you will arrive in the city center in around 50 to 55 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport has its own car rental facility that is in the Arrivals terminal. In this facility, you will find offices for several different rental companies, including Alamo, National, and Thrifty. All these companies have their fleets directly at the airport, so it will be just a short walk from the facility to your vehicle.