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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.

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.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $566 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $971 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.

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

• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 40% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 7% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Honolulu to Chicago route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $725 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $938, a difference of $213. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 3:55 pm and lands at 12:06 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 3:51 am.

The flight takes about 8h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $794. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Chicago takes 8h 11m, 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.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 55m, compared with 10h 59m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 11h 07m via Portland (PDX).

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.

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 from around $17:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

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

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Chicago range from $625 to $993, with an average of $794 over the past 12 months. Anything below $625 counts as a good deal.

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