How to travel from Chicago to Kauai, United States of America
The distance between Chicago and Kauai is around 4,378 miles (7,045km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 12h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chicago to Kauai by plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kauai → Chicago if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration12h 15m
- Flight time10hrs
- Typical cost$375
Multiple operators
Fly to Lihue (LIH), Bus
Fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration12h 20m
- Flight time10h 25m
- Typical cost$805
Multiple operators
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to South Bend Airport then fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration14h 20m
- Flight time10h 25m
- Typical cost$965
Multiple operators
Train to Milwaukee, plane and bus
Take the train to Milwaukee then fly from Milwaukee (MKE) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration13h 55m
- Flight time10h 30m
- Typical cost$1,040
Multiple operators
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Madison then fly from Madison (MSN) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration16hrs
- Flight time10h 30m
- Typical cost$805
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chicago and Kauai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chicago to Kauai by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $375 and will take around 12h 15m.
The distance between Chicago and Kauai is around 4,378 miles (7,045km).
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Chicago and Kauai by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 12h 15m and will set you back approx $375.
The cheapest way to travel between Chicago and Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $375 for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chicago to Kauai. We recommend that you fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd. instead which will take 12h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kauai is Lihue Airport (LIH) (LIH) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Kauai. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (HNL) and Molokai Airport (MKK) (MKK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chicago to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around $375.
Compare travel optionsbetween Chicago and Kauai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 12h 15m | $375 | hourly | 7,134km (4,433 miles) |
Fly to Lihue (LIH), Bus | 12h 20m | $805 | hourly | 7,045km (4,378 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 14h 20m | $965 | 5 times a day | 7,287km (4,528 miles) |
Train to Milwaukee, plane and bus | 13h 55m | $1,040 | every 4 hours | 7,273km (4,519 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 16hrs | $805 | hourly | 7,340km (4,561 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chicago and Kauai
Airlines
United Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Delta
Bus companies
County of Kauai transport
Vangalder Bus
Train operators
South Shore Line
Airports near Kauai
The following major airports near Kauai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Lihue Airport (LIH)
- Distance
- 14 miles (23km) from Kauai
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
- Distance
- 116 miles (187km) from Kauai
Molokai Airport (MKK)
- Distance
- 170 miles (274km) from Kauai