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Flight deals from Athens International to Chicago

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Athens International Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 35,354. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 15,038 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 15,038, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 16,554 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 16,554, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 16,951 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 16,951, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 19,416 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Athens International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 19,416, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 22,272 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Athens International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 22,272, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 22,354 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Athens International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 22,354, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 23,521 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Athens International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 23,521, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 23,521 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Athens International on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 23,521, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 23,524 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Athens International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 23,524, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 23,745 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Athens International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 23,745, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 23,751 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Athens International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 23,751, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 25,179 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Athens International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 25,179, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 25,540 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Athens International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 25,540, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 26,321 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Athens International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 26,321, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 27,760 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Athens International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 27,760, select.
Chicago.ج.م.‏ 28,159 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Athens International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 28,159, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Athens International to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Athens International to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from ج.م.‏ 16,554
May
from ج.م.‏ 16,951
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 15,038
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 23,521
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 22,272
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 22,354
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 19,416
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 23,745
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 23,751
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 34,665
Feb
from ج.م.‏ 23,524
Mar
from ج.م.‏ 23,521

Direct flights from Athens International to Chicago

Alternative Athens International to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Athens International to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
Closest
from ج.م.‏ 17,923
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
Cheapest
from ج.م.‏ 15,038
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Chicago Dupage County

51km from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

126km from central Chicago
from ج.م.‏ 16,792
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Athens to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 15,038
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time11 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week82

Finding cheap flights from Athens International to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Athens International to Chicago is ج.م.‏ 31,178. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Athens International to Chicago.
Alaska Airlines, Finnair and British Airways fly direct from Athens International to Chicago.
As of April 2026, there are 82 flights per week flying from Athens International to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Athens International to Chicago is usually April.
If you're flying from Athens International Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from ج.م.‏ 31,178.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Athens International Airport to Chicago on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Turkish Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Flying from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Approximately 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago.

  • The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6. The city is eight hours behind Athens, where Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located.

  • With six weekly flights between the two airports, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route. Hop on American Airlines's 11:05 flight to get your journey from ATH to ORD underway.

  • To avoid rushing for your ATH to Chicago flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Begin your trip at ATH and travel nonstop to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago tickets.

  • American Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from ATH to Chicago, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • Travelling from central Athens to ATH takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Chicago

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago flight is ج.م.‏ 15,038. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م.‏ 31,178. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap flights from ATH to Chicago by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.

  • June is the best month for landing an amazing deal on Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ATH to Chicago.

  • Save money on your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your flight from ATH to Chicago can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • After your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • The journey will take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near MDW. Settle in and get cosy after your ATH to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

  • The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Step off your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago and head straight for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Chicago is around 145 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes to drive there.

  • The journey will take you around 2 hours by public transport.

  • Book a hotel close to RFD and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you're arriving on a late ATH to Chicago flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these stays bring comfort closer to you:

  • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago is always smart. As well as better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at RFD.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport's street address is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Chicago in January.

  • The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Book your Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from ATH to Chicago around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Athens to Chicago

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