Flying from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MDW to HND flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MDW and HND:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Of the flights that depart from Chicago Midway Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Chicago Midway Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MDW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Reserve a hotel near HND if you're taking a late Chicago Midway Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
Book your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDW to HND in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Travel around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its leading attractions. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nagoya is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.