Travelling from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Hiroshima is UTC+9, which is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. Hiroshima Airport is located in Hiroshima.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to HIJ, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Whether you're hoping to visit another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Chicago to HIJ.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Chicago to HIJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Hiroshima Airport flight:
Flights that take off from RFD arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near HIJ and shut your eyes sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Hiroshima Airport flight.
You'll find HIJ at 64-31 Hongocho Zennyuji, Mihara.
Getting from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to central Hiroshima
From Hiroshima Airport, central Hiroshima is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport is R 17,986. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 18,831. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to HIJ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Chicago to Hiroshima Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). February is when most people visit Hiroshima. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Hiroshima is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Chicago to HIJ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Hiroshima
After booking your flight from Chicago to Hiroshima Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hiroshima:
Your trip to Hiroshima wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and The Atomic Bomb Dome.
Explore more of Japan
Hiroshima is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres east of Hiroshima, a visit to Osaka will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 274 kilometres southwest of Hiroshima, Kumamoto is another essential stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Suizenji Koen.
