Travelling from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) leaving from here.
The average length of a direct Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight is 14 hours 40 minutes.
Seoul is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). You can choose from 7 direct services every week. Korean Air operates a 11:05am departure between ORD and ICN.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Chicago to ICN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) leave from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport with Korean Air. This leading airline offers services from ORD.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between ORD and ICN is Korean Air.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Korean Air.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to ICN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to ICN flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
76% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) leaving from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) with a stopover. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a major connection point.
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ICN:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Central Seoul is around 48 kilometres from Seoul Incheon International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
₹ 38,622 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 86,342. These fares may change based on demand.
Book three months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to ICN.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). January is the peak month for travel to Seoul. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
Before locking in your Chicago to ICN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Chicago to Seoul Incheon International Airport:
Your Seoul visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to explore other corners of South Korea. Journey about 257 kilometres southeast to Daegu to check off its top sights. From Alive Aquarium Daegu to Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in South Korea, consider Daejeon, roughly 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul. National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs are key highlights.
