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Flights from Tokyo to Chicago

Nonstop flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD) take about 13h 5m (10,073 km). All Nippon Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1350 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Chicago

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A stunning view of Chicago's skyline and river with prominent skyscrapers and bridges on a cloudy day. — arriving in Chicago

Airport transfer

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Cathay Pacific plane on runway at Narita Airport, Tokyo, with terminal and control tower in view. — lounges at Tokyo Narita Airport

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Trains, buses and taxi faresORD to Chicago: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Chicago →11 drop-off points, from $4.90

Things to book in Chicago

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Skyline view of Chicago's iconic skyscrapers including the John Hancock Center.

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The historic Tribune Tower in Chicago, featuring its gothic architecture and American flag.

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View of the historic Wrigley Building in downtown Chicago, showcasing its classic architecture.

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Silhouette of visitors walking through a tunnel at Museum Campus, leading outdoors.

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Airlines flying Tokyo to Chicago

Carriers on NRT–ORD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ All Nippon Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Tokyo to Chicago fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $1350 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $447. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$307623 Oct 2026 · All Nippon Airways	$918 · 2 stops23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$13502 Nov 2026	$447 · 1 stop19 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$137326 Dec 2026	$742 · 2 stops26 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$138826 Jan 2027	$538 · 2 stops26 Jan 2027
Mar 2027	$168315 Mar 2027	$671 · 1 stop15 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $447 in November 2026, against $538 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Tokyo to Chicago, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Tokyo to Chicago flights

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 13h 5m, covering 10,073 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Tokyo from Chicago by air?

The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 10,073 km (6,259 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Chicago?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NRT–ORD route include All Nippon Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Tokyo to Chicago cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NRT–ORD was $1350 USD sold by United Airlines (nonstop), departing 2 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Chicago?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $447 one-way, against $918 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Tokyo to Chicago?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $447 with one stop against $1350 nonstop, a saving of $903. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Japan to Chicago?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Chicago visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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