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How to get fromChicago to Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resortby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yamagata Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane ORD - GAJ
    20h 36m
    ¥73,398–253,797

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shonai Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane ORD - SYO
    2. Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Yamagata eki maebus bus
    25h 46m
    ¥67,498–253,937

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ORD - HND
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train
    21h 53m
    ¥91,158–238,457

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane ORD - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train
    22h 33m
    ¥106,668–219,237

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Yamagata Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane MDW - GAJ
    23h 16m
    ¥93,398–323,797

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akita Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane ORD - AXT
    2. Take the train from Akita to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sendai Station East exit to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalbus bus
    25h 29m
    ¥86,748–299,547

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration23h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket¥70,484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,895.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 36m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Japan?

Japan Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) every 4 hours.

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