Chicago to Narita (ORD–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–NRT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,260 miles in approximately 12h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH All Nippon Airways Also: TG | 10 | 77L, 77W | 11h50-13h10 | Star Alliance | TG | |
| JL Japan Airlines Also: MH | 7 | 788 | 12h45 | Oneworld | MH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
ORD–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to NRT
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to NRT is about 12 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,260 miles (10,073 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.