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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Chicago by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATH - ORD
    14h 57m
    $432–815

  2. Fly to South Bend, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ATH - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    20h 10m
    $314–1,127

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATH - MDW
    17h 51m
    $332–1,215

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ATH - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    20h 8m
    $487–1,699

  5. Fly to Purdue University Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ATH - LAF
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 10m
    $330–1,146

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,487.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 57m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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