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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 2:32 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 3:32 am.

The flight takes about 10h 17m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens takes 10h 17m, covering 5,446 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens range from $799 to $1,384, with an average of $1,101 over the past 12 months. Anything below $799 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of $1,101. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $630 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $1,322 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.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens flights:

• British Airways
• Iberia
• 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.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $333, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 06m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Athens. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,044 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,175, a difference of $131.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 39m, compared with 14h 10m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 14h 22m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Taking a cab from the Athens airport into the city center is without a doubt the mode of transportation that is both the quickest and most convenient. Taxis are easily accessible outside of the terminal that houses the arrivals area, and the ride into the heart of the city takes about 25min.

Athens International Airport is home to a number of different automobile rental agencies, some of which include Avis, Budget, and Europcar. Car rental agencies may be found on the level of the Main Terminal Building that is designated for Arrivals.

At O'Hare International Airport, passengers may choose from a variety of parking alternatives, including valet service, hourly and daily parking, as well as long-term and economical parking options. At O'Hare International Airport, you have the option of parking in the main garage.

Yes, there are hotels close to the airport. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is situated just across from Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and is accessible by subterranean walkways and the Airport Transit System from all domestic terminals and the international terminal. A convenient indoor corridor connects the Hilton Chicago O'Hare to the CTA Blue Line, facilitating access to downtown. The hotel's health club showers are available for a nominal cost.