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Cheapest round-trip
$809
Typical prices: $1,163-$1,857
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Sun 9/23Wed 9/26
ORD - ICN • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,716
Typical prices: $1,779-$2,407
Korean Air
Fri 9/21Wed 9/26
ORD - ICN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Korean Air. Average duration is 14h 42m
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Most punctual • 80% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg $998 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 52m (one-way)
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Incheon Intl

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:30 am - 9:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
25h 10m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
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6:00 pm - 9:20 amICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 20m2 stops San Francisco Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$809Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:30 am - 9:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
25h 10m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
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7:15 pm - 9:20 amICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 05m2 stops San Francisco Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$818Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 9
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8:15 pm - 6:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
31h 05m1 stop Istanbul
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12:05 am - 10:00 amICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 55m1 stop Istanbul
$1,005Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 26
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11:45 am - 1:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
35h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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1:55 pm - 6:20 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$1,006Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24
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12:30 am - 11:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
20h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
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12:00 pm - 8:45 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$1,073EVA Air
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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12:30 am - 11:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
20h 30m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
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11:40 am - 8:35 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 55m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
$1,074EVA Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:15 pm - 3:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
27h 30m2 stops Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:50 pm - 11:30 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,100American Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
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10:15 pm - 3:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
27h 30m2 stops Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:50 pm - 6:59 amICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 09m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Kansas City
$1,104American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 29
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2:35 pm - 1:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
32h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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1:55 am - 12:55 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,178Cathay Pacific
Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 29
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2:35 pm - 12:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
31h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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1:55 am - 12:55 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,178Cathay Pacific
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport at $1,133 round-trip.
  • December ($2,000) and July ($1,931) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 76% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Incheon Intl

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on ICN

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$417
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flight questions, answered

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  • Where can I sleep at Incheon International Airport (ICN)?

    You can stay at Incheon Airport Transit Hotel if you’re looking for an airport hotel. The establishment has two locations, Terminals 1 and 2. Rooms are available in 6h blocks or the standard 24h. In Terminal 1, the hotel is on the fourth floor across from Gate 43 on the east wing and across Gate 11 on the west wing. In terminal 2, the establishment is around Gate 252. You can also sleep at Darakhyu Capsule Hotel Incheon Airport, which offers sleep cabins at ICN. Rooms are rented by the hour, and you’ll find this establishment in Terminals 1 and 2 in the public zone.

  • Does Incheon International Airport offer accessible services?

    ICN is a fully accessible airport. The airport has provided barrier-free access with ramps and elevators around the terminal. Passengers with reduced mobility will have reserved parking spots, accessible fountains and restrooms, fast track services, dedicated seating, and wheelchair assistance at the airport. Low vision passengers are allowed guide dogs and will have braille-coded elevator buttons and tactile guide paths. Hard-of-hearing passengers at ICN can access visual paging services, and the airport has provided video phones and courtesy phones to request assistance.

  • What are the transport options from Incheon International Airport?

    The airport railroad service connects both terminals and provides train services to the neighboring Gimpo Airport and Seoul central train station. The airport is also served by the Korean Train Express, which provides high-speed services between ICN and downtown Seoul. ICN is also connected to the bus system, and you’ll find buses to downtown 24/7 at the ground transportation area. You can also take a taxi downtown, and it’s recommended you use the official taxis available at the airport taxi stands. Car rentals are also available at ICN, and SIXT, Lotte, and AJ provide services at ICN.

  • Does Incheon International Airport offer family services?

    ICN has babycare lounges free to use for pregnant mothers and mothers with kids under three years old. The babycare lounges offer diaper changing tables, washbasins, bottle sanitizers, nursing equipment, and more. The lounges are 11 in Terminal 1 and eight in Terminal 2. Strollers are also available free of charge at the airport; inquire about them at information desks at ICN. Play areas are also available for the older kids, and you’ll find them around Gates 25, 110, 9, 14, 41, and 45 in Terminal 1. In Terminal 2, they are around Gates 246, 254, 231, 42, 257, and 268.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights:

    • Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Only Korean Air operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Incheon Intl Airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Incheon Intl (ICN).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Korean Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $998 round-trip via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared to $1,886 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Korean Air and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,374 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,703, a difference of $329. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 41 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Incheon Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Incheon Intl Airport are Unseo Station, Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 Station and Songdo Convensia. These are among the most viewed places in Incheon Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport takes 14h 42m, covering 6,533 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 1:57 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:30 pm and lands at 3:12 am.

    The flight takes about 14h 42m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 39% above the route average of $1,530. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $576, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Korean Air’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights?

    Korean Air is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 52m, compared with 17h 06m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 18h 20m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Incheon Intl Airport?

    Incheon Intl Airport is 14 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Korean Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Incheon Intl Airport (ICN)?

    Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · WECAR
    · Wheego
    · Yesaway
    · Alamo
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport range from $1,163 to $1,857, with an average of $1,530 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,163 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,374 - about $329 less than Friday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport trip for November. Fares historically average $1,133 round-trip in that month - typically $867 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Korean Air is a strong choice on this route. 80% of Korean Air flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Incheon Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 41 minutes, so factoring in on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $998 round-trip on this route - about $887 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Incheon Intl Airport.
    - Grand Hyatt Incheon
    - Best Western Premier Incheon Airport
    - Hotel Hu Incheon Airport
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) comprises four terminals and nine concourses. An automated train provides inter-terminal connections, and it runs every 5-10min.
  • Pets are welcome at ORD. You’ll find pet relief areas on the lower levels of Terminals 1, 2, and 5 and Terminal 3’s rotunda.
  • Seaway National Bank has a full-service branch operating at ORD. They offer banking, currency exchange, copying, and faxing services and are located in the Main Hall in Terminal 2 and the Lower Level in Terminal 5.
  • Around 3,310 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Chicago to Seoul. You can fly more sustainably with Air Canada, which offers the eco-friendliest flight emitting 48% less carbon per passenger.
  • There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Seoul, but if you’re on a one-stop flight, expect your layover in Detroit, Toronto, or Seattle.

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Incheon Intl

Monday

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Thursday

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Incheon Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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