Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chicago: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Chicago is 13 hours 20 minutes.
Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo.
The most popular route is from Narita International Airport (NRT) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). You can select from 10 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from NRT to ORD is the 17:00 ANA (All Nippon Airways) option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 17:05 with ANA (All Nippon Airways).
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from NRT to Chicago.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chicago are available for booking. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll step off the plane.
Take to the skies with ANA (All Nippon Airways). This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Narita International Airport to Chicago.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from NRT to Chicago. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
To travel to United States for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you hold a passport from Japan. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Narita International Airport to Chicago.
Central Tokyo to NRT is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 58 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch an early flight from Narita International Airport to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near NRT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chicago
R 7,858 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Narita International Airport to Chicago. A return flight starts from R 15,952. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from NRT to Chicago, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Narita International Airport to Chicago. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 54 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Narita International Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The centre of Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Narita International Airport to Chicago has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 21 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 46 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from NRT to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month for flights from Narita International Airport to Chicago. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Chicago in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Narita International Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from NRT to Chicago sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
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There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
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