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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ORD - ATH
    13h 59m
    €291–713

  2. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    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 42m
    €481–1,864

  3. Train to South Bend, fly to Athens International Airport

    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
    19h 42m
    €401–1,522

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamata International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane plane ORD - KLX
    2. Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    19h 31m
    €525–2,041

  5. Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    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 10m
    €293–1,081

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€216Cheapest Price
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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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