$266+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Athens (ATH)

If you are traveling from Chicago (CHI) to Athens (ATH), you will be departing from either Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). These are the main international airports in Chicago. Most of the flights to Istanbul depart from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), which is one of the biggest airports in America. Chicago airports are conveniently located in the heart of the country, with thousands of inbound and outbound flights to over 240 destinations every day. If you choose to depart from Chicago Midway International Airport, you might have to book a flight to Athens with various stops. There is a good variety of flight options, so compare different flight routes and choose the one that best fits your plans.

When flying from Chicago (CHI) to Athens (ATH), there are several non-stop flights to choose from. The airlines offering non-stop flights from from Chicago to Athens are, for example, British Airways, American Airlines, and Finnair. These airlines can get you from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) in around 12h. If you don't mind a layover on the way to Athens, there are even more good airline options. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines offer flights to Athens with one stop.

You can choose a direct flight between Chicago (CHI) and Athens (ATH), or if you like touring different areas and exploring, you can also choose a flight with one or multiple stops. For example, Turkish Airlines offers flights from Chicago to Athens with a stop in Istanbul. Some of the flight routes have layovers in big airports in central Europe. Lufthansa offers flights from Chicago to Athens with a stop in Frankfurt, Germany. If you book a flight with one stop, the average flight time to Athens is around 15-17h. With two stops you should add at least 2h more to the total flight journey time.

You will need a valid passport, but a visa is not necessary to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Athens (ATH). You are not required to obtain a visa to visit Greece or any other member of the Schengen region if your stay does not exceed 90 days and is for business or tourist purposes. Just make sure your US passport is valid for at least three months past your return date to the United States. You also must demonstrate that you have sufficient financial capabilities for your trip. Generally, there are several accepted methods of demonstrating financial sufficiency, such as bank statements and credit card information.

Located just 12.3 mi from the city center, Athens Eleftherios V. is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Athens from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Eleftherios V. (ATH) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 17 different airlines.

A quick flight from Chicago to Athens can take about 13h 05m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $796. There are 5446 mi between Chicago and Athens. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

Currently priced at $159, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Chicago to Athens and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Scandinavian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $329 and $489, respectively. These flights start at 83% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $300 on ITA Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $322 and American Airlines from $324 one-way.

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Athens are American Airlines (70%), Alaska Airlines (70%) and Finnair (70%).

The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Athens is $374. On average you can expect to pay $978. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for $622.

The most popular layover on flights from Chicago to Athens is Istanbul. Istanbul is followed by Frankfurt am Main in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Chicago to Athens.

If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, or Sultan Ahmet Camii. Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.5 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those on a layover in Istanbul in need of a rental car can book one at Istanbul for about $36.

Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache more than any other notable places. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those landing in Frankfurt am Main looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $43 per day.

Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Athens layover in Munich least frequently.

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Athens.

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Athens (average of $597). Flying from Chicago to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,459). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.