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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Athens by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ORD - ATH
    14h 6m
    €361–863

  2. Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AZO - ATH
    21h 36m
    €330–1,088

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MKE - ATH
    19h 8m
    €485–1,668

  4. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SBN - ATH
    20h 40m
    €381–1,322

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MDW - ATH
    18h 14m
    €431–1,213

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,832.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 6m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Athens, Greece?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours.

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