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Cheapest round-trip
$994
Typical prices: $1,106-$1,626
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/9Sat 3/3
ICN - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,623
Typical prices: $1,355-$1,857
Korean Air
Mon 12/24Sun 6/17
ICN - ORD • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Korean Air. Average duration is 12h 50m
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Cheapest • 9% average savings
Most popular
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Most punctual • 95% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $648 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Incheon to Chicago (ICN-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Incheon to Chicago

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Mar 3
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7:45 pm - 5:01 amICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 16m2 stops San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:40 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
32h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
$994Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Mar 3
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7:45 pm - 5:01 amICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 16m2 stops San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:40 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
32h 10m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,003Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 31
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6:55 pm - 2:37 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 42m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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3:30 pm - 5:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
34h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,162Air Canada
Fri, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 14
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6:55 pm - 8:04 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 09m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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3:35 pm - 5:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
34h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,177Air Canada
Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Feb 16
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6:30 pm - 9:33 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 03m1 stop Newark
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3:47 pm - 5:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
22h 53m1 stop San Francisco
$1,275United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Feb 16
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7:40 pm - 12:50 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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11:10 am - 5:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
15h 05mnonstop
$1,468Delta
Fri, Dec 25 - Sun, Jan 17
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10:40 am - 8:30 amICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 50mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 5:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
32h 45m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,468Delta
Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 30
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8:00 pm - 1:15 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
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2:13 pm - 5:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
36h 22m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,530Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30
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8:00 pm - 1:15 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego
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8:40 am - 5:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
41h 55m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,530Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 7
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6:30 pm - 10:15 pmICN  Incheon Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 45m1 stop Newark
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6:05 pm - 5:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-ICN Incheon Intl
20h 35m1 stop San Francisco
$1,574United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago flights

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What is the cheapest Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago flight route?

Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) is the cheapest Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago route, averaging $1,322 round-trip. Other Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago routes average $1,571, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago at $1,116 round-trip.
•July ($1,711) and October ($1,512) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 53% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago the cheapest?

Flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% 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 Incheon to Chicago

 
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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.

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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 Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$491
Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 43% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Incheon to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Incheon to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 10:40 am and lands at 11:30 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:40 am and lands at 11:30 pm.

    The flight takes about 12h 50m.

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

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

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

    A nonstop flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago takes 12h 50m, covering 6,546 miles.

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

    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 much should I expect to pay for a Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago flight?

    Round-trip flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago range from $1,106 to $1,626, with an average of $1,327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,106 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of $1,327. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $648 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $1,574 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Korean Air is the only airline operating Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

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

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

  • Have flight prices from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $994 to $4,529. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,106, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Chicago?

    Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Dollar

    Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Rent-A-Wreck

    Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Budget
    • Avis
    • National

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

    Flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago usually depart from Incheon Intl (ICN) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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

    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 Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 15m.

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

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

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,203 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,501, a difference of $298.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago?

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

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

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 33m, compared with 17h 02m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 18h 51m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

    Chicago is 15 hours behind Incheon Intl Airport (Central Time vs Korean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,203, about $298 less than Saturday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Incheon Intl Airport to Chicago trip for December. Fares historically average $1,116 round-trip in that month - typically $595 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $648 round-trip on this route - about $926 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 Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Holiday Inn Chicago - Midway Airport S by IHG
    • Skylark Motel Chicago Midway Airport

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Direct departures

Incheon Intl to Chicago

Monday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Tuesday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Wednesday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Thursday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Friday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Saturday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Sunday

Korean Air

Korean Air

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Chicago to Incheon Intl

Monday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Tuesday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Wednesday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Thursday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Friday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Saturday

Korean Air

Korean Air

Sunday

Korean Air

Korean Air

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