Chicago to Tokyo (ORD–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–HND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Japan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,291 miles in approximately 13h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 118 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Japan Airlines Also: MH | 7 | 773 | 13h34 | Oneworld | MH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→HND | MDW→HND |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 |
| Flight time | 13h 14m | 11h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
ORD–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to HND
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from Japan Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to HND ranges from 13 hours 14 minutes to 13 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,291 miles (10,124 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
118 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).