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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 5m
    €381–863

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    cheapest
    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
    17h 58m
    €262–923

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MDW - ATH
    15h 49m
    €311–1,113

  4. 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
    18h 44m
    €383–1,286

  5. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane LAF - ATH
    20h 40m
    €349–951

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,832.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 5m

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) 3 times a day.

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