Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Itami Airport (ITM): what you need to know
Osaka's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Osaka 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ORD to ITM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Itami Airport. Many travellers pass through Haneda Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Itami Airport (ITM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Itami Airport flight is 376 €. A return fare is currently 796 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to ITM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Itami Airport.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Itami Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Itami Airport (ITM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an O'Hare International Airport to Itami Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ITM instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Itami Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Rakuten and see more of Osaka and beyond.
Book your vehicle from Itami Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to get the lowest price. If you're travelling during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Itami Airport (ITM) to central Osaka
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Itami Airport to central Osaka has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Itami Airport (ITM)
June is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Itami Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Osaka in April.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Itami Airport for August if you want to explore Osaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to ITM around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to discover other corners of Japan. Travel around 386 kilometres east to Yokohama to tick off its leading sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, your itinerary will be busy.
Nagoya is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Osaka. No journey is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.
