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How much do flights to Chicago cost?
Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center
Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.
How to get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40-50 min | $5; standard fare | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to Loop | |
60-90 min | $2 – $5; combined bus and Metra fare | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | northwest suburbs connection | |
35-70 min | $45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
35-70 min | $35 – $75; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
35-70 min | $60 – $120; pre-booked; fixed rate | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or business travel |
How to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-30 min | $5; standard fare | every 6–12 min (traffic dependent) | quick access to Loop | |
20-45 min | $30 – $45; metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | $25 – $50; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | flexible pickup location |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
- Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Chicago
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Athens to Chicago in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
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| Weekly flights: 28 total | Daily flights: 4 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
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| Weekly flights: 25 total | Daily flights: 3.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
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| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 30 total | Daily flights: 4.29 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.07 | Tue 28.07 | Wed 29.07 | Thu 30.07 | Fri 31.07 | Sat 01.08 | Sun 02.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
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| Weekly flights: 34 total | Daily flights: 4.86 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Athens to Chicago
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Chicago
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -1°C | -6°C |
| February | 0°C | -5°C |
| March | 6°C | 0°C |
| April | 11°C | 5°C |
| May | 17°C | 10°C |
| June | 22°C | 16°C |
| July | 26°C | 20°C |
| August | 25°C | 19°C |
| September | 22°C | 16°C |
| October | 15°C | 10°C |
| November | 8°C | 3°C |
| December | 2°C | -1°C |
14 day forecast
Chicago travel tips
Walk the halls of the Art Institute of Chicago, the museum and the oldest educational institution in the U.S.
The Chicago Art Institute is a complex of high-rise buildings and cultural and educational centres. This is where modern art begins — at the hands of famous teachers and talented graduates. In the same place, there is an art museum with exhibitions of American impressionists.
Try rootbeer at one of the bars in Chicago
Rootbeer is a classic American drink. The maximum percentage of alcohol in it is 0.5%. It looks like a potion, but many locals like it. You can try rootbeer at many bars in Chicago, like Au Cheval.
Taxis in Chicago are expensive, so avoid them or use apps
Taxis in Chicago are very expensive! The mounting fee is $3.25. Then you pay $2.60 per mile (1.6 km). Avoid taxis whenever possible, or use popular apps like Uber, Lyft, and Via. The latter is the cheapest one.
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