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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago 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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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
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8:35 pm - 5:01 amICN-ORD
47h 26m2 stops
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8:59 pm - 7:25 pmORD-ICN
31h 26m2 stops
$611Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 2
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 5:01 amICN-ORD
22h 26m2 stops
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmORD-ICN
20h 35m2 stops
$617Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 18
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4:10 pm - 12:24 amICN-ORD
22h 14m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 3:55 pmORD-ICN
33h 30m1 stop
Tue, Dec 16 - Wed, Feb 11
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9:00 pm - 10:30 pmICN-ORD
16h 30m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 5:20 amORD-ICN
19h 30m1 stop
Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 22
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6:00 pm - 9:51 amICN-ORD
29h 51m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 4:15 pmORD-ICN
34h 40m1 stop
$702Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
American Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 9:14 pmICN-ORD
17h 29m1 stop
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10:34 pm - 3:30 pmORD-ICN
26h 56m2 stops
$724American Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 22
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 1:14 pmICN-ORD
33h 14m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 4:15 pmORD-ICN
34h 40m1 stop
$731Air Canada
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 11:42 pmICN-ORD
19h 57m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:18 am - 4:45 pmORD-ICN
20h 27m1 stop
$733American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 12
ANA Logo
7:55 pm - 8:40 amGMP-ORD
26h 45m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 11:20 amORD-GMP
27h 55m1 stop
$1,037ANA
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 12
ANA Logo
7:55 pm - 8:40 amGMP-ORD
26h 45m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 11:20 amORD-GMP
27h 55m1 stop
$1,038ANA
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Allow at least one hour for security at Incheon Intl.
Take the CTA Blue Line from O'Hare to downtown Chicago.
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Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $611 (round-trip)
Korean Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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ICN-ORD
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ICN-ORD
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 24% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$611
Typical prices: $1,229-1317
Alaska Airlines
Fri 11/7Mon 11/10
ICN - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,201
Typical prices: $1,326-1660
Korean Air
Thu 10/16Thu 10/23
ICN - ORD • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Seoul to Chicago

 
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.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Korean Air

Korean Air's Prestige Class offers direct aisle access and privacy on select aircraft.


Enjoy traditional Korean bibimbap and a full bar service in Prestige Class.

Read more about Korean Airby Robert Schrader
Delta

Delta One Suites offer sliding doors for privacy on select A350 and A330-900neo aircraft.


Delta's Wi-Fi is available on most planes; free for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
ICN

Security lines at ICN can be long, so allow at least one hour for check-in, security, and passport control.

Read more about ICNby Robert Schrader
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes. It's reliable and unaffected by traffic.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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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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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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seoul to Chicago flights

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

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport costs $1,153 on the route between Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $983 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,113 and $1,571 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $885 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$355
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Seoul Incheon Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Seoul to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seoul to Chicago 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 Seoul to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $355 for a one-way ticket and $611 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seoul to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    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 Seoul to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Seoul 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 Seoul to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Seoul with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Seoul 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 Seoul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,103 or less one-way and $1,288 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seoul to Chicago

 
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1139 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
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Everything was excellent as I expected. They also had a very caring crew. I had a headache and asked a Tylenol. The crew members kept checking with me how I was doing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025ICN - ATL
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Everything was excellent as I expected. They also had a very caring crew. I had a headache and asked a Tylenol. The crew members kept checking with me how I was doing.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

I can't believe they put my wife and I in the two middle seats! It is a very long flight and we had single flyers on either side of us blocking the way to the bathroom! There's no reason to not give one of us the isle seat so we could have managed bathroom needs and snacks with convenience. So I think very poorly of Korean air to put us both in the middle, I've never had that happen before and will probably avoid this airline in the future because of this. We tried to have them change it but they didn't so you pretty much lost a customer because of it.

There could have been better spacing of the passengers, it was crowded in some parts of the plane then other while rows were empty

Plane took off on time and I had the whole row to myself!

One of the flight attendants stepped on my foot. I was on the aisle seat. A lady inside needed to get out. So Instood. Just then, a flight attentendant came wuicklybtheoughbthe aisle and stepprd on my sock covered toes. I let out a small sound. She stopped momentarily, but didn’t ask how I was just took off of the aisle. Never came back to see how I was. Fortunately, I was not really hurt other than a slight soreness in my toes. But I found that to be very negligent.

This flight was a superior flight in all regards. Extremely pleasant experience.

Korean Air is unlike any other major airline I have flown with. The grace and respect that the staff has from check in to de-boarding is unmatched. The flight attendants this time were especially wonderful to my five little children. They helped us rearrange to more suitable seating, brought our children’s meals, and patiently waited for them in the aisles when they had to use the bathroom. We felt so welcome and comfortable. I really appreciate the meal voucher when our flight was delayed. I am grateful to have had such an stress-free experience.

It's good overall. Flight was packed. Inflight entertainment choices were lacking.

They were very accommodating of a dietary issue. Nice movie & tv selections. Non-stop helped get through a very long (15 hr) flight

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

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.

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.

The airport crew helped a lot, what I didn’t like? We were not informed that we needed to pick our luggage’s, if the crew at the luggage center didn’t tell me I would have been home without my belongings, I was heading out to my next connecting flight while looking for what gate to go to, I asked one of the crews for help, he told me and he also told me to not forget to grab my luggage’s which was chocking, because on my way out the country that wasn’t required, I just hope none of your customers lost their luggage’s because of this.

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

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Inoperable monitor left no entert for 9 hours. Crew was not helpful Food was awful.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

All flight attendants could benefit by taking an international flight on Qantas Airline. Qantas attendants are much more hospitable in every way. Much superior than and attendants on any US airline.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The flight was on time and crew were nice, seats were tight and there was entertainment available

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

Worst flight ever. I was suppose to have a 3 1/2 hour layover in Chicago but got to the gate 4 minutes before boarding.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

They should have MSNBC available on board. A 4- hour flight should provide more than a cookie.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

I liked the behaviour of the crew members.The flight was good.

1 hour late No hot drinks No restroom in the back of the plane

I swear airplane seats keep getting smaller and smaller but everything else was great. Smooth sailing and we got in early.

No food to provide, they forgot that, in some cases, people stay at the airport for hours without food. Now, to provide them with food, they have to ask them to pay, because some don't have money. That way, they can't eat.

Bad service as well. Another 3hr delayed flight from chicago to Charlotte.

Very bad service the way back we was on the way for r two days very bad condition and waiting for luggage till now

United had no (zero) record of our flight. It took over an hour of us standing in line with surly employee while others waited to get resolved. I have never experienced such poor service and poor empathy.

Or the greatest and it ended up picking us up from Chicago to Toronto not sure who was tesponsible for the 4 hr delay. United should have been properly prepared for a scheduled flight from Austin to Chicago and they were not.

The service was good ... I wondered if the stewardess was OK though as she seemed quite sad.

Terrible food, unprofessional flight attendants, and an uncomfortable seat. The food they provided was the worst I have ever had since I flew. They were worse than any cheap food you can get at convenience stores. A flight attendant talked to me in an insulting and demanding manner. If she wanted to say something, she should have said it professionally and kindly. No flight attendants served any drinks or snacks. If I needed a drink or snacks, I had to get up from my seat and go to the airplane's back area and serve myself. What were the flight attendants doing during their work shifts? A man sitting in front of me fully extended his chair to the back, so I had virtually no space to eat with reasonable comfort. Many people were so inconsiderate of others and fully extended their chairs to the back that they did not have enough space to eat. Flight attendants ignored these situations and never bothered to tell passengers to return their chairs to upright positions during the mealtime. I want to be comfortable and don't care if others feel uncomfortable because of me. Those were the dominant thoughts of people in that airplane. I paid more than $2000.00 for this terrible experience.

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