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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tokyo to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 9:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:20 pm and lands at 6:10 am.

The flight takes about 11h 50m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tokyo to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Tokyo to Chicago takes 11h 50m, covering 6,293 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Tokyo to Chicago range from $1,174 to $1,902, with an average of $1,588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,174 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $745 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $1,782 for nonstop.

ANA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tokyo to Chicago flights are:

• ANA: 88% on time
• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Japan Airlines: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Tokyo to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Tokyo to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $880, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Tokyo to Chicago may depart from several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT), with arrivals available at Chicago area airports such as Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tokyo to Chicago route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 46m.

One-stop flights from Tokyo to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Tokyo to Chicago. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,268 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,907, a difference of $639.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Tokyo and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Japan Airlines
• ANA
• United Airlines

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 32m, compared with 17h 15m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 17h 23m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo (Central Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tokyo to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

O’Hare International Airport has multiple rental agencies where you can book a rental car. This includes reputable companies such as Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, and Thrifty among others. Each company has a dedicated shuttle that you can use to reach their offices from baggage claim.

While there are several ways to get to the airport from downtown Tokyo, using a taxi is arguably one of the best means. It is quicker than using the train and more convenient especially if you have a lot of luggage. The downside to this is that it is quite expensive compared to public transport and not ideal if you’re traveling on a budget. Public transport is a more budget-friendly option although it takes a lot of time since you will have to connect two or more trains.

Narita International Airport has about seven lounges where you can hang out while waiting to board your flight. Terminal 1 features an IASS Executive Lounge on the 5th floor, KAL Business Lounge on the 3rd floor of Satellite 2, TEI Lounge in the Central Building, and United Club Satellite 3. Terminal 2, on the other hand, has an IASS Executive Lounge on the 4th Floor, Qantas Club on Level 2 of the satellite, and TEI Lounge on the 4th floor.

You can get lower-priced tickets by booking your flight weeks or even months in advance. Booking your flight this early allows you to secure your tickets before the prices surge as a result of an increase in demand. You can also get cheaper tickets by being flexible with your travel dates. If possible, avoid traveling on days such as holidays or weekends since demand is usually at its peak on such days.