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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Athens by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare 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 56m
    €291–713

  2. 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 51m
    €460–1,765

  3. 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
    18h 46m
    €410–1,521

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

    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
    19h 29m
    €364–1,382

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€215Cheapest 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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