Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Athens?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Athens takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chicago and Athens?

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The flight distance between Chicago and Athens is 8780 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Athens?

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Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Athens. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Iberia Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Larnaca, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Tirana, Bristol, Bucharest, Glasgow, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Newcastle upon Tyne, Barcelona, Heraklion, Crete, Santorini, Paris, Warsaw, Budapest.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Chicago?

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Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 8

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Athens?

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Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Athens with Lufthansa, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Aegean.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Athens?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Athens, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Chicago and Athens?

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Traveling between Chicago and Athens, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International

Question 13

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Athens depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Athens arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Chicago and Athens depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Chicago and Athens arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£237
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£900
Cheapest round-trip	£637
Average round-trip	£757
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Line 3 to Syntagma	40-45 min	€9; single ticket; reduced fares available	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to city center
Express Bus X95 to Syntagma	50-70 min	€5.50; single ticket	every 15–30 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget travelers, night arrivals
Express Bus X96 to Piraeus Port	60-90 min	€5.50; single ticket	every 20–40 min, 24/7 (traffic dependent)	ferry connections
Suburban Rail (Proastiakos)	40-50 min	€9; single ticket to central stations	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	connections to northern suburbs
Taxi	35-60 min	€40 – €55; flat rate to city center; night surcharge applies	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	35-60 min	€50 – €80; pre-booked; varies by provider	on-demand (traffic dependent)	groups, comfort seekers

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Lufthansa	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Iberia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Iberia Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 20 total	Daily flights: 2.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Iberia Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 20 total	Daily flights: 2.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
Aegean	AEE	A3	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	12°C	7°C
February	13°C	7°C
March	16°C	9°C
April	19°C	11°C
May	24°C	16°C
June	29°C	21°C
July	32°C	23°C
August	32°C	23°C
September	28°C	20°C
October	22°C	16°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	14°C	9°C

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