1 airline flies nonstop from Chicago to Honolulu.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 21.9 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | TheBus W Line to Downtown, Ala Moana and Waikiki, every 10 minutes | $3.00 with HOLO card (2-hour pass); $3.25 cash |
| Train | Skyline rail station at Terminal 2 (opened October 2025); same fares as TheBus; Route 42 bus runs after Skyline ends at 10:30 p.m. | $3.00 with HOLO card; day cap $7.50 |
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
Honolulu is 4 hours behind Chicago in January and 5 hours behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. Honolulu uses the US dollar (USD).
Read the Honolulu guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, United Airlines flies this route nonstop.
About 4,249 miles (6,838 km), measured between the city centres.
Honolulu is 4 hours behind Chicago in January and 5 hours behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
TheBus W Line to Downtown, Ala Moana and Waikiki, every 10 minutes, $3.00 with HOLO card (2-hour pass); $3.25 cash.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.