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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to South Korea by plane or train

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane ORD - PUS
19h 46m
₩605,910–2,114,820
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane ORD - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
19h 1m
₩559,210–1,814,820
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daegu International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane ORD - TAE
20h 32m
₩913,410–2,919,820
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane ORD - GMP
20h 57m
₩606,810–2,012,020
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane MDW - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
20h 35m
₩859,210–3,014,820
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cheongju International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)plane ORD - CJJ
2. Take the train from Cheongju Airport Station to Daejeon Stationtrain
23h 48m
₩657,410–2,320,820

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

42Weekly Planes

20h 25mAverage Duration

₩613,753Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to South Korea.

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Distance: 10,708.1 km
Duration: 19h 46m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and South Korea?

Korean Air, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Website: koreanair.com

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,100,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Taiwan Taoyuan

Ave. Duration: 20h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩900,000–2,300,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport via Minneapolis, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 22h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,100,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 15h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩550,000–1,800,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩900,000–2,900,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daegu International Airport via Minneapolis, Incheon International Airport

Ave. Duration: 22h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩850,000–3,000,000

Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gimpo International Airport via Incheon International Airport, Busan / Gimhae International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩600,000–2,000,000

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Incheon International Airport via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 16h 50m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩850,000–3,000,000

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Incheon International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 17h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₩950,000–3,100,000

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Incheon International Airport via Detroit

Ave. Duration: 17h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₩900,000–3,100,000

Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Incheon International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 19h 55m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ₩1,000,000–3,300,000

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Seoul(opens in a new window), South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Seoul

Children's Grand Park(Opens in a new window)

Children's Grand Park or Seoul Children's Grand Park is a park complex in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Facilities at Children's Grand Park include hills and hiking trails, Zoo, garden, and an amusement park. Children's Grand Park is a leisure facility for families, offering a botanical garden, amusement facilities, and diverse performance events. The facility first opened on Children's Day (May 5), 1975.

Lotte World(Opens in a new window)

Lotte World or Lotte World Adventure is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", an artificial island on a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, an observation tower, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters. Opened in July 1989, Lotte World receives approximately 7.3 million visitors each year. Lotte World's sister theme park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, opened in March 2022.

Atlantis Adventure(Opens in a new window)

Atlantis Adventure is an Intamin steel roller coaster at Lotte World that opened in 2003. It is the only known Aqua Trax roller coaster in the world.

Yongma Land(Opens in a new window)

Yongma Land is a small abandoned amusement park in Yongmasan, Jungnang District, Seoul, South Korea. It operated from 1980 to 2011.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - Formerly known as Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Royal Hotel Seoul Myeongdong(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous