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Public transportation from Athens International Airport (ATH) to downtown Athens includes four 24/7 bus lines: X93, X95, X97 and X96. X93 departs every 40 minutes and the X95 goes directly downtown from the stop between exits 4 and 5 outside the Arrivals Terminal. Taxis to downtown are also available at exit 3 on the arrivals level. Fares vary by time of day.

Turkish Airlines allows travelers to bring more than one cabin bag at no extra charge. The policy can suit short business trips. It includes a personal item and an additional carry-on bag weighing no more than 18 lbs. Both can be brought on board for free as long as they fit in the overhead compartment and under the seat.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Athens flights:

• United Airlines: 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:

• American Airlines
• United 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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: 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, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 8 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 pm and lands at 11:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:20 pm and lands at 3:38 am.

The flight takes about 10h 18m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Athens takes 10h 18m, covering 5,440 miles.

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 $385, which is 34% 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 33m, compared with 13h 35m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 14h 06m via Philadelphia (PHL).

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:

• Iberia
• British Airways
• American Airlines
• Finnair

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.