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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Seoul (ORD-SEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Seoul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Seoul

Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 14
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4:00 pm - 9:10 pmORD-ICN
39h 10m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 2:25 pmICN-ORD
32h 20m1 stop
$730Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 14
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4:00 pm - 7:05 pmORD-ICN
37h 05m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 2:25 pmICN-ORD
38h 45m1 stop
$737Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 25
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6:50 am - 3:45 pmORD-ICN
42h 55m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 1:35 pmICN-ORD
30h 50m1 stop
$801Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
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7:25 am - 3:45 pmORD-ICN
42h 20m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 1:35 pmICN-ORD
30h 50m1 stop
$803Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Jan 20
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12:30 am - 7:15 pmORD-GMP
28h 45m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 7:35 pmGMP-ORD
39h 35m1 stop
$1,060EVA Air
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Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 13
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11:30 pm - 6:00 pmORD-GMP
27h 30m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 8:35 pmGMP-ORD
20h 45m1 stop
$1,157EVA Air
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
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4:40 pm - 1:05 pmORD-GMP
30h 25m2 stops
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2:25 pm - 5:16 amGMP-ORD
29h 51m2 stops
$1,337Air China
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 27
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3:40 pm - 1:05 pmORD-GMP
30h 25m2 stops
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2:25 pm - 5:16 amGMP-ORD
29h 51m2 stops
$1,379Air China
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Sun, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 26
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4:25 pm - 11:20 amORD-GMP
27h 55m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 7:20 amGMP-ORD
26h 30m1 stop
$1,651ANA
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 19
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4:25 pm - 11:20 amORD-GMP
27h 55m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 7:20 amGMP-ORD
26h 30m1 stop
$1,655ANA
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Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Security lines at ORD can exceed 30 minutes.
Use the AREX Express train for a quick ride to Seoul.
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ORD-ICN
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When to travel
November
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Cheapest round-trip
$730
Typical prices: $953-1761
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/1Tue 10/14
ORD - ICN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,506
Typical prices: $1,570-1858
Korean Air
Mon 9/29Mon 10/13
ORD - ICN • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Seoul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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ORD

Security lines at ORD can exceed 30 minutes during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure process.

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ICN

Use the AREX Express train for a quick 40-minute ride from ICN to Seoul Station, avoiding costly taxis.

Read more about ICNby Robert Schrader
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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.

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Robert Schrader

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.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Seoul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Seoul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul costs $698 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Seoul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Seoul, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul is November, where tickets cost $1,145 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,947 and $1,882 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$330
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Seoul Incheon Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Seoul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Seoul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Seoul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul was $330 for a one-way ticket and $730 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Seoul?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Seoul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Seoul?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Seoul Gimpo Intl or Incheon Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Seoul?

    Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Seoul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Seoul?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Seoul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Seoul?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Seoul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Seoul?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Seoul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Seoul, Korean Air or EVA Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Seoul are Korean Air and EVA Air. With an average price for the route of $1,890 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. EVA Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,269 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Seoul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Seoul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Seoul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seoul from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Seoul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Seoul with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Seoul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seoul from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Seoul

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $504 or less one-way and $847 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Seoul

 
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8.4
EVA AirOverall score based on 1236 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.1Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.3Comfort
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Very good service and food. Crew was professional and considerate. Cabin and restrooms were kept clean

10.0 ExcellentDale, Aug 2025SFO - TPE
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Very good service and food. Crew was professional and considerate. Cabin and restrooms were kept clean

Flight Attendants could have been nicer and food portions could be bigger.

Great experience, comfort and food is delicious. Always great service and one time

The food from Los Angeles to Taipei made me throw up. The flight is also not comfort. But the staffs are very friendly and nice.

The flight attendants should be nicer, on my first flight I told them I’d prefer a veggie meal sometimes and then she began to lecture me about it, it was a late flight and I wanted an easy digestion meal so that I can sleep quickly. The meals were abit odd, breakfast on my last flight had eggs, oatmeal and fish, did not taste good at all, strange combination. The economy seats are very tight and crowded, not comfortable at all. Overall for the price I paid I thought I was going to get more.

I appreciate the email reminders for online check-in which made my entry to the lines less stressful. The flight was on schedule and on time. The baording staff were proactively helpful and approachable. The airplane inflight food, entertainment and comfies as well as provisions are excellent even in the economy seating. The airline transfer was smooth and easy! Luggage safe and intact! Thank you EVA airline for making my trip a reliable safe and comfortable experience.

I was sleep when they brought the food. They had put a note on my seat. There was no food when I asked for food later. There was just one main meal served in this 14 hours flight. They offered me sandwich with ham which I don’t eat since I am pescatarian. Long story short I had to wait to get to TPE to get something to eat. I am extremely disappointed from the service. I have been flying EVA since I was 1 year old. Perhaps no more EVA for me. Seems EVA glorious day is long gone

Great service. Was there a food option? I was given food (I could have ordered ahead of time?) but had no choice. I like choice.

The app was awful. No accurate info. Paying for internet is a negative (Delta is free). The crew was very nice for the most part although you are not guaranteed to get good service. Some crew would ignore requests for things as simple as a cup of water if you were sleeping when the first serving was made. Food was great. Male crew member was exceptionally kind and responsive.

Crew's attitude can be better. I asked one crew member to help to put carry on baggage into overhead bin, but he was not willing to help. I needed help because my height is short. His attitude was bad.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I normally love Korean Air, but this trip was not great. We boarded the plan and were settling into our seats. My son and I use these leg swings and we used it on the trip over to Cambodia, but on the way back the flight attendant very rudely told us we could not use it and that it was against regulations. I asked to see the regulation, but never saw it. The food on this trip was horrible as well, Even my son's kids meal was disgusting so we didn't eat anything on the flight. Thankfully we brought snacks. Entertainment - what happened to the games?

This was an amazing flight. The crew was great. The service was great. The food provided was great.

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Unfortunately, there has been a boarding and departure delay. However, as usual, the flight arrived earlier than the scheduled. There has been a turbulence in-between, it’s unavoidable. I couldn’t complain them.

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

For the price, it was a really good experience. There was no entertainment on board, so I couldn't really rate this, and I didn't order a meal. I appreciated that there was a free glass of wine.

Short flight. Everything was fine except the flight was delayed twice for a total of an hour.

There labor disputes cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before my boarding time but there customer service/website was easy enough to navigate and they rebooked me for no upcharge.

Very bad, flight was cancelled due to strike and staff was unable to rebook us

Flight was delayed by 1.5hrs. Once inside, people had their small handbags on the storage. The crew (male guy) was not helpful in making some space in the storage. Instead, he asked few bags to be checked-in and it was not a great experience. No attempt to help but just followed the things with a straight face. People had their literally small bags and he wouldnt not move from one storage to another even if there was space and would not let us do i as well. Once flight was on, they ran out of Orange juice, really running out of orange juice when the temp were 32.degrees outside. didnt made the sense. Onasking for a extra snack, he made a face as if he was giving me out of his pocket. if the flight was delayed, there could have an attempt to provide something extra incase people did asked.

Abandoned me in hallway in a wheelchair… which I asked for because I sprained my back. After waiting in the hallway, I decided to walk the rest of the way since someone respecting me up.. My experience with the united was totally the opposite. Wheelchair access, propped swift and save me a lot of grief. Air Canada totally disorganized.

Terrible confusion btw air Canada and United. Wasn’t able to change ticket because I had purchased on kayak. Rethinking booking tickets on this site, and will try to avoid United and aircanada going forward.

Conflicting information provided about baggage allowance. One screen said I had a carry on and another said I didnt.

Miserable staff as it was a late/delayed flight and crew wasn’t in the best spirits. Completely understood as neither was most of the passengers. Still unacceptable l.

It was a short flight, and no entertainment. That was not a problem for us, but there is no option for "not applicable". There was a bit of turbulence, so there was no food service.

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