Direct flights from Chicago to Athens

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Chicago

United States

United States

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

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Athens

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Greece

ATH

Athens International Airport

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Distance
5,446 miles  ·  (8,764 km)
Flight time
10 hours and 15 minutes
Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 787-10
  • Boeing 787-8

Chicago to Athens Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Athens. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to ATH, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Athens

What is the best time to visit Athens?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Athens are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Athens is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Chicago to Athens

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Athens

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Chicago ORD to Athens ATH. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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American Airlines
American Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Athens

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld
American Airlines flights start in May
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United Airlines
United Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Athens

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Chicago to Athens Flights

Flights from ORD to ATH are operated 4 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 16:10 - 17:40. The earliest flight departs at 16:10, the last flight departs at 17:40. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Athens takes 10 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Athens is 5,446 miles (or 8,764 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Athens?

There is 1 airport in Athens: Athens International Airport (ATH).

How many flights per week are there from ORD to ATH?

There are 4 flights per week flying from Chicago to Athens (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Athens?

10 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Athens.

How far is Athens from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Athens is 5,446 miles (8,764 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ORD airport to ATH airport?

American Airlines and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Chicago to Athens.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Athens?

Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Chicago to Athens.

What classes are available from Chicago to Athens?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Athens?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Athens:

  • Boeing 787-10
  • Boeing 787-8

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Athens?

The earliest flight departs at 16:10 from Chicago and arrives at 10:35 at Athens.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Athens?

The latest flight departs at 17:40 from Chicago and arrives at 11:40 at Athens.

Popular flights from Chicago via Athens

Non-stop flights from ORD to ATH

5,446 miles (8,764 km)  ·  10h 15m

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1 passenger
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