Airport Comparison

ICN SeoulvsORD Chicago

Lounges at Incheon International (ICN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

ICNSeoulORDChicago
Verified lounges911
Program-accessible911
Access programsAirline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldAmerican Airlines Admirals Club Membership, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class)
Paid walk-in lounges28
Walk-in price range$39,000$59–$79
Terminals covered24

ICN vs ORD lounges — frequently asked

Does ICN or ORD have more lounges?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 9 at ICN. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at ICN vs ORD?

ICN: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. ORD: American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at ICN or ORD?

ICN: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($39,000). ORD: 8 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$79). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.