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Passengers will have several layover options for this route. Austrian Airline has a layover at Vienna International Airport (VIE), Turkish Airlines at Istanbul International Airport (IST), Icelandair at Copenhagen International Airport (CPH), and Iberia Airlines at Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD). Layovers for Chicago to Athens flights take at least 3 hours.

There are several connections to downtown Athens from Athens International Airport. Four bus lines, X93, X95, X97, and X96, operate 24/7 between the airport and other locations within the city at a frequency of 60 minutes. Bus line X95 heads straight to downtown, and you can board it at the bus stop between exits 4 and 5 outside the Arrivals Terminal. One subway railway is also available from the Athens Airport Railway Station next to the main terminal. The train operates every hour between 5:50 am and 10:50 pm. Alternatively, you can take a taxi downtown at negotiable fares, and board at exit 3 of the arrivals level.

We recommend Turkish Airlines if you are looking to travel with more than one cabin bag for free. Turkish Airlines is suitable for travelers on short business trips as they can travel with a personal item bag and additional carry-on luggage weighing no more than 18 lbs. These can come onboard for free so long as they fit in the overhead compartment and under-seat section.

Each passenger on a flight from Chicago and Athens emits about 4500 lbs of carbon dioxide on average. Several airlines have taken the initiative to ensure that flights along this route are environmentally friendly. These include Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines. They see a 38%, 37%, and 36% reduction in the carbon footprint, respectively.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Athens flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Athens may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $620 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $1,312 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 6% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Chicago to Athens route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,013 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,127, a difference of $114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Athens route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 1 minute.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Athens flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Athens takes 10h 17m, covering 5,440 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 pm and lands at 11:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:20 pm and lands at 3:37 am.

The flight takes about 10h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% below the route average of $1,052. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Chicago to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $328, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 29m, compared with 13h 32m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 13h 33m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Athens is 8 hours ahead of Chicago (Eastern European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Athens range from $752 to $1,358, with an average of $1,052 over the past 12 months. Anything below $752 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Athens flights:

• • British Airways
• • Iberia
• • American Airlines
• • Finnair