Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo Airport (ITO): what you need to know
Your ORD to ITO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilo Airport. Many travellers pass through Honolulu International Airport when flying between ORD and ITO.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hilo Airport (ITO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ITO instead:
Follow your own route with a Hilo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Hilo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Hilo Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Hilo Airport (ITO) to central Hilo
Hilo Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Hilo. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hilo Airport (ITO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilo Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Hilo. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Hilo is October, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
March sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to ITO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hilo. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
