On this page, you can find and book flights from Athens to Chicago. The distance between the cities is 8,765 km, and the flight frequency reaches approximately 11 flights per week, allowing you to choose a convenient departure option.
Major airlines, including United Airlines, Lufthansa, and American Airlines, operate these flights. Ticket prices change constantly, so we recommend using the price trend chart and checking information on how to get to Athens airport and from Chicago airport.
The table shows direct flights Athens → Chicago on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 11 h 40 min. Regular flights are operated by American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. Departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport airports, arrivals at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport and Midway International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Athens — Chicago by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,596 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,997 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Athens → Chicago, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 3,200 | medium | May | AED 3,474 | high | Sep | AED 3,383 | high |
| Feb | AED 2,652 | low | Jun | AED 3,749 | high | Oct | AED 3,017 | medium |
| Mar | AED 2,972 | medium | Jul | AED 4,023 | high | Nov | AED 2,743 | low |
| Apr | AED 3,292 | high | Aug | AED 3,932 | high | Dec | AED 3,749 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest time in Chicago is July and August, with average highs of 26.5°C. The coldest weather and highest probability of precipitation occur during the winter months, as well as in May and October.
According to booking data, the most affordable time to fly is August, when ticket prices start AED 1,502. The most expensive month for travel is June, with a minimum cost starting AED 2,096.
September is considered the optimal choice for a combination of price and weather. During this period, the air temperature stays around 23.5°C, while ticket prices remain significantly lower than the summer peak.
There are 8 airlines operating on this route, with the primary carriers being United Airlines, American Airlines, and Lufthansa. Most flights involve one or two connections at major aviation hubs in Europe or North America. You can view the detailed weekly schedule and choose the best flight option in the list below.
Flights Athens — Chicago depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and arrive at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Midway International Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 8,765 km, the estimated travel time for a direct flight is about 10–11 hours. The duration of connecting flights depends on the length of the layover at the transit airport.
Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Air Canada. In total, there are about 8 carriers represented on this route.
The availability of direct flights depends on the seasonal schedule. In most cases, the route involves one connection at major European or American hub airports.
Airfares are dynamic and depend on demand. You can find current minimum prices for different months in the price trend chart on this page.
Most international flights from Greece arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which is Chicago's primary aviation hub.
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