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Recent round-trip flight deals from Athens to O'Hare Intl

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Athens to O'Hare Intl.
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11:05 am - 3:05 pmATH-ORD
12h 00mnonstop
10:20 pm - 7:55 pmORD-ATH
13h 35m1 stop
Mon, May 5 - Sun, May 11
11:05 am - 3:05 pmATH-ORD
12h 00mnonstop
11:46 am - 10:00 amORD-ATH
14h 14m1 stop
$447Iberia
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Thu, May 15 - Sat, May 31
11:05 am - 3:05 pmATH-ORD
12h 00mnonstop
10:20 pm - 7:55 pmORD-ATH
13h 35m1 stop
$451British Airways
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, Jun 15
7:50 pm - 1:55 pmATH-ORD
26h 05m1 stop
4:30 pm - 6:35 pmORD-ATH
18h 05m2 stops
$457British Airways
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Thu, Jan 23 - Wed, Feb 5
4:40 pm - 1:55 pmATH-ORD
29h 15m1 stop
7:30 pm - 1:15 amORD-ATH
22h 45m1 stop
$460American Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 9
7:30 am - 7:20 pmATH-ORD
19h 50m2 stops
6:35 pm - 1:15 amORD-ATH
22h 40m1 stop
$470American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 23 - Thu, Feb 6
12:05 pm - 2:55 pmATH-ORD
34h 50m1 stop
7:00 am - 8:10 amORD-ATH
17h 10m2 stops
$539United Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Sat, May 10
6:15 am - 7:37 pmATH-ORD
21h 22m2 stops
11:17 am - 10:50 amORD-ATH
15h 33m2 stops
$542United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26 - Tue, May 6
11:05 am - 3:05 pmATH-ORD
12h 00mnonstop
4:55 pm - 11:10 amORD-ATH
10h 15mnonstop
$620Finnair
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Fri, May 30 - Tue, Jun 3
11:05 am - 3:05 pmATH-ORD
12h 00mnonstop
4:50 pm - 11:10 amORD-ATH
10h 20mnonstop
$622Finnair
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Fri, May 30 - Thu, Jun 5

Flights from Athens to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Athens to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Athens to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost $580 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $880 and $849 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,462, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$325
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Athens to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Athens to Chicago flights

  • Which is the better landing airport in Chicago?

    Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is closer to downtown Chicago and therefore a better option if you’re mostly concerned about the proximity to downtown. It is also less busy and therefore shorter lines for passengers. However, they handle far fewer flights between Athens and Chicago and all flights landing at MDW involve at least one layover en route.

  • Which airline is best suited for unaccompanied minors from Athens to Chicago?

    When booking a flight for a child to fly alone, Lufthansa is a good choice. They have an unaccompanied minors service which ensures that your child is well taken care of during the entire trip. This means that they will have someone looking after them while in the cabin, during layovers, and upon landing when going through security and immigration.

  • How can I access my hotel in downtown Chicago from O’Hare International Airport?

    If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, the CTA Blue Line is well worth considering as it runs directly from ORD to downtown Chicago, after which you will have to seek alternative means to get you from downtown to your hotel. The taxi is a more convenient option as the driver will be happy to drop you off at any location within the city center and even the outskirts depending on where your hotel is located.

  • What are the benefits of upgrading to first class for this route?

    If you have the option of upgrading seat classes, it is always worth taking. First-class seats are much more comfortable with extra legroom, and you get top-quality service with the meals and drinks. Furthermore, you will have priority boarding allowing you to settle in for your flight much quicker as well as access to the first-class lounge where you can hang out while waiting to board your flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $325 for a one-way ticket and $441 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Athens and Chicago?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Athens to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Athens to Chicago flight route: Finnair, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Air France, and Delta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Athens to Chicago?

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Athens to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Athens to Chicago?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Athens and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Athens to Chicago, Delta or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Athens to Chicago are Delta and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $630 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $781 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Athens to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Athens to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Athens to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Athens is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Athens to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Athens with another airline. Booking your flights between Athens and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Athens to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Athens up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Athens to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $599 or less one-way and $558 or less round-trip.
  • British Airways offers two options for passengers flying Economy Class. There is Basic Economy and Economy Fully Flex. The Economy Fully Flex ticket is changeable and refundable and you get the first checked bag as well as the option to select your seat in advance for free.
  • American Airlines, Iberia, and Finnair are the only airlines with a direct connection from Athens (ATH) to Chicago (ORD). All other airlines will require at least one layover in Europe which could extend your travel time by almost two hours.
  • American Airlines is a good option to book when traveling with the kids. They have seatback on-demand video for all passengers which should keep your kids entertained. Furthermore, they provide free lunches even in the economy cabin.
  • Athens International Airport is about 21 miles from downtown Athens. The quickest way would be taking a taxi or other private means although the train is the cheapest and can sometimes be more convenient during rush hour traffic.
  • To make your trip more sustainable, you can try flying with an airline that offers travelers the chance to offset carbon emissions for their trip. American Airlines and Lufthansa are particularly good choices because of their partnership with Cool Effect and Compensaid respectively.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Athens to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Athens to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Athens to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8942 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
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The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

2.0 MediocreDavid, Jan 2025MLI - ORD
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The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

lots of delays the crew were unclear about where to pick up my carry-on, which they took from me to check in on the plane.

They needed people to check a bag, they did check my bag and I had to wait 10 minutes after the flight to get it it wasn’t too bad

Did not even get on board. Was told I needed an esta agreement. Was not aware of this when I booked the fare and not told about them

Cramped seats. Audio jack for the in -flight entertainment was broken.

Flight was great albeit the long line before the int’l immigration given the timing of the year.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

We appreciated the friendly, efficient, and professional flight attendants. A wider selection of hot foods would be nice.

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

Delayed due to no crew. On a major holiday travel day.

Other than being delayed 5.5 hours and having to get a hotel because I missed my connecting flight, it was an okay flight. No in-flight Wi-Fi or entertainment.

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Airplane was cold. Flight attendants were rude. Phone charger did not work. No food available.

3hour delay In the last 3 months i had 3 flights and 2 of these had a more than 2:40 hrs delayed

My initial flight to ORD was extended without reason. We circled the airport a few time and then drove on the ground for at least 20 minutes. These kinds of delays are annoying but somewhat expected… it would be nice if the crew would make an announcement to give updates on how long we could expect to be delayed.

Fantastic. I am low vision and was impressed with how helpful and accommodating the service tam was. It was super appreciated! I was pleasantly surprised about how delicious the food was. Like, “I wish I had more even though I’m no longer hungry” delicious. 100% enjoyable trip.

At Barcelona, you have to get your passports checked before going to the E gates so give yourself time for that. The restaurants around the D and E gates are really limited compared to prior to passport control. On boarding, the gate staff tried to charge me EUR100 for my carryon, saying it was too big. I put it in their ‘measurement box’ and it fit with the top slightly protruding where the handle was. The gate staff then said my bag was ok to carry and put an ‘approved’ tag on my bag. I was bussed to the plane I boarded a ‘Level’ carrier which I had not heard of before. If you booked through a code share like American, you will be served food and alcohol on the plane. They do not provide complimentary ear phones or blankets. The internet was free but only for texting. WhatsApp worked but Spotify did not. Entertainment choice was adequate, movies were old and selection was limited. On arrival at LAX, my checked in bag was damaged as the wheel was broken. I am taking this up with Iberia. Their website and customer service was moderate in terms of user friendliness. You have to have all your documents and prepared to be patient and persistent. Let’s see how this goes. All n all, for the price I paid, I would recommend Level.

Was very unhappy with the entire process, from check in to boarding to the comfort of the flight. Did not enjoy the flight on Level.

Overall a great. However, the seating is way too narrow, for guys with any shoulder width. Luckily the crew moved the guy next to me, or it would have been miserable.

The staff on our flight from Charlotte to Boston were very friendly.

Alaska located my mother, aware that she had mobility issues and they seated her closer to the door. She and I were seated together so I felt more secure to be able to assist her. The desk attendant reviewed what steps to take when boarding. Allowed us to board first, we loved that. I was allowed time to help her board slowly, seat her, put all her things in their place before the crowds came through. These small details made me want to travel Alaska more when possible.

The flight was decent. I purchased my flight through Iberia, traveling with my elderly mother with mobility issues. I try to pay for luggage and seats online prior but Iberia website directs me to AA website. AA airlines website does not recognize the record locator. My mother and I are separated and each get a middle seat. She is seated the furthest away from a bathroom. I had to sit behind her to see her wave at me to use the bathroom. Lights out on the flight and I could not see her wave and she is not tech savvy to push an attendant button even though I showed her how. The attention to this detail puts AA at the bottom of my list when traveling with my elderly mother. Bad execution and handling when servicing those with extra needs due to mobility. I could not get her to the bathroom because she’s slow and she had to wait for me to get up from my middle seat then move her out of her middle seat. She had an accident which required that I hel her clean up before taking her back to her seat.

The flight staff was excellent, one of the best I've had. Food and wine was very good and seats very comfortable. Luggage came out pretty quickly too considering the number of passengers. Also, excellent internet. The only thing that could have been improved on was the choice of movies -- kind of limited and not great selections.

The plane was not well maintained. The entertainment system didn’t work properly, eg moving map. Many of the seat controls did not work. Cabin temperature fluctuated considerably during the flight. The seat allocated was poor, it was noisy and offered no privacy. The perfume in the toilet triggered severe allergies. Crew was very goid.

Seats are too tight. Small space for long flights very inconvenient.

The flight was delayed over 3 hours and at the gate, we waited for an hour to start boarding. The gate lack of communication with the passengers was atrocious and when asked they even said they didn't work there and were just standing in for someone else so they couldn't give us an information about the flight status. The crew did not offer blankets, pillows nor headphones.

I got an email in the morning of the flight 1/7, from Kayak, that I was rebooked from UA 906 to LH 430. Nobody at Lufthansa ot United knew about this. I went to both counters. at the airport. Also, Cheap Flights, who I booked the ticket through, did not know. I ended up staying on the United flight. But this was very disturbing, since I got a very late notice that I was rebooked to an earlier flight, I hurried to the airport to find out after a lot of inquiring that this was a mistake. Not a good Kayak experience.

After living in Europe for five years and flying with Lufthansa and KLM airlines, I’ve realized that United Airlines is now a budget carrier. The flight attendant are not friendly. The seats are not comfortable. And everything comes at a cost. I will be flying with KLM and Skyteam like Delta to the US going forward no doubt. United Airlines is not what it once was:

Delayed take off but I think they waited for passengers.

I had to fly United where the flight crew was atrocious

Flight was delayed for no reason and I missed my connection. This added another day of travel and I missed an event I was traveling home for.

I traveled with my sister, however ,we booked a flight separately, and we don't sitting next to each other. The staff on the board where on the top of this unit they find us sitting together. Ty lufthansa team. U are the best

Courtesy of waitress. Could improve on time management and check-in

Other than the delay of flight, this crew tried to make the best of bad situation.

Terrible. Super uncomfortable/less room than a domestic flight and flight was 9.5 hours. Food was terrible. Flight attendants slammed the cart into 2 people in our party numerous times as they were both over 6' tall and sitting in the aisle.

The wi-fi wasn’t working on the flight from Munich to Chicago and I’d already paid for two devices before they notified us not to purchase it. I think that should have been mentioned as we checked in or boarded not once we were already on board during the safety brief. The flight attendant stated that we’d get a voucher, but we didn’t receive anything while on the flight, so I don’t know who’s responsible for issuing a voucher or refund.

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Horrible. The Athens to London flight was horrible. At some point there was a long piece of toilet paper on the corridor floor for 30min, crew were stepping over it. Only picked up when they rolled out the garbage cart. Not a pleasant site. The whole experience reminded me of easy jet. Not worth the price.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

The seat was very uncomfortable. It helped to use the foot rest. Could not sleep because of the seat.

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