What this Chicago & Seoul page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Seoul (ICN, GMP) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight — 45 in all, across 24 countries and 6 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from CHI and from ICN, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far your options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick — Helsinki is the most balanced destination here before opening the full table to sort all 45 shared routes. When you are ready to filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Chicago and Seoul already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Chicago and Seoul. The spread runs from Detroit close by to Addis Ababa at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from CHI and from ICN — when those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Chicago and Seoul. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 45 in total across 6 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
82% of these routes fly year-round, with 8 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Chicago and Seoul share?
There are 45 destinations both Chicago and Seoul reach without a connection, spanning 24 countries in 6 regions.
What is the closest place both Chicago and Seoul can fly to nonstop?
Detroit is the closest shared nonstop destination for Chicago and Seoul.
Where should travelers from Chicago and Seoul meet halfway?
Helsinki is the most balanced shared destination — roughly equidistant by flight distance for both cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Chicago and Seoul?
Addis Ababa is the farthest destination both Chicago and Seoul can reach nonstop.
Explore Chicago + Seoul on the interactive map
Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region. Get prices — and share the results with your group.
Last updated: August 15, 2026