2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Athens.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American AirlinesSeasonal | ORD O'Hare International Airport | ATH Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos |
| United AirlinesSeasonal | ORD O'Hare International Airport | ATH Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
12 miles (20 km) from the city centre. 34 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Metro Line 3 (blue) from the airport to Syntagma | about 40m | €9 one way |
| Bus | Airport Express bus from the airport to Syntagma and the city | – | €5.50 one way |
| Train | Proastiakos suburban railway to Athens Central Station and Piraeus | – | €9 (same airport ticket as the metro) |
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Athens is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Athens uses the euro (EUR).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
About 5,433 miles (8,743 km), measured between the city centres.
Athens is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Metro Line 3 (blue) from the airport to Syntagma, about 40 minutes, €9 one way.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.