Flying from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Put your vacation plans into action by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Around 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Athens is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Choose from 6 direct services every week. United Airlines operates a 4:15pm departure between ORD and ATH.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Chicago to ATH.
During high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Fly without interruptions from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Direct flights from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with American Airlines. This top airline operates services from ORD.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between ORD and ATH is American Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Chicago to ATH with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ORD and ATH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
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74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add a little extra to your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Check out these connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and ATH:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to ATH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Flights that take off from RFD arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 76.19% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
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Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
C$291 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Return flights start at C$512. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to ATH.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for landing cheap Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Visit Athens in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Chicago to ATH flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Athens right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Chicago to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are must-do's during your Athens adventure.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Larisa to check off its popular sights. From Ancient Theatre A to War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.
