A stunning view of Chicago's skyline and river with prominent skyscrapers and bridges on a cloudy day. — flights from Seoul to Chicago
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Flights from Seoul to Chicago

Nonstop flights from Seoul (ICN) to Chicago (ORD) take about 13h 39m (10,519 km). Korean Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1342 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Chicago

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A stunning view of Chicago's skyline and river with prominent skyscrapers and bridges on a cloudy day. — arriving in Chicago

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Seoul to Chicago

Carriers on ICN–ORD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Korean Airnonstop fare seen

Seoul to Chicago fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $1342 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $516. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$135127 Oct 2026 · Korean Air$653 · 2 stops27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$134211 Nov 2026 · Korean Air$619 · 3 stops10 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$142120 Dec 2026 · Korean Air$516 · 2 stops20 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $516 in December 2026, against $619 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Seoul to Chicago, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Seoul to Chicago flights

How long is the flight from Seoul to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 13h 39m, covering 10,519 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Seoul from Chicago by air?
The great-circle distance between Incheon International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 10,519 km (6,536 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Chicago?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ICN–ORD route include Korean Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Seoul to Chicago cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ICN–ORD was $1342 USD with Korean Air (nonstop), departing 11 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Chicago?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $516 one-way, against $653 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seoul to Chicago?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $516 with 2 stops against $1342 nonstop, a saving of $826. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Korea to Chicago?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Chicago visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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