Travelling from Chicago to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Gimhae International Airport (PUS). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
The timezone in Busan is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Chicago. Gimhae International Airport is located in Busan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to PUS.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Chicago to PUS that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and PUS include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to PUS flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Gimhae International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
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Getting from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to central Busan
Gimhae International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Busan. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
At the moment, Rs128,881 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Gimhae International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs280,169. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to PUS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Plan your visit to Busan in April for a quieter experience.
Book a Chicago to PUS flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Busan to range from 22ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Gimhae International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 8ºC.
More about Busan
Start your Busan trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Gimhae International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Busan itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Daejeon is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen Busan. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs.
Around 193 kilometres west of Busan, Gwangju is another favourite stop in South Korea. Start your sightseeing at World Cup Stadium, Gwangju K-POP Star Road feat. BTS J-Hope Hope world and Gwangju Biennale.
