What this Chicago & Osaka page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Osaka (KIX, ITM) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight: 19 in all, across 14 countries and 5 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from CHI and from OSA, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far the options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick (Honolulu, O'ahu has the smallest gap in flight distance here) before opening the full table to sort all 19 shared routes. To filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Chicago and Osaka already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Chicago and Osaka. The spread runs from Tokyo close by to Istanbul at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from CHI and from OSA. When those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Chicago and Osaka. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 19 in total across 5 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
74% of these routes fly year-round, with 5 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Chicago and Osaka share?
Chicago and Osaka share 19 destinations reachable nonstop from both metros, across 14 countries and 5 regions.
What is the closest place both Chicago and Osaka can fly to nonstop?
Tokyo is the closest shared nonstop destination for Chicago and Osaka.
Where should travelers from Chicago and Osaka meet halfway?
Honolulu, O'ahu is the most balanced shared destination, with the smallest difference in flight distance from the two cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Chicago and Osaka?
Istanbul is the farthest destination both Chicago and Osaka can reach nonstop.
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Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region, see prices from each city, and send the link to your group.
Last updated: October 24, 2026