Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Chicago – Athens
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
17h 50m IST
Return – Nov 18, 2026
1 stop
14h 45m IST
$637
yesterday
Chicago – Athens
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
17h 50m IST
Return – Nov 18, 2026
1 stop
14h 45m IST
$704
2 days ago
Chicago – Athens
Outbound – Nov 6, 2026
1 stop
12h 35m MUC
Return – Nov 18, 2026
1 stop
13h 30m MUC
$967
yesterday
Chicago – Athens
Outbound – Nov 6, 2026
1 stop
12h 35m MUC
Return – Nov 18, 2026
1 stop
13h 35m FRA
$965
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$751
Average price of a round trip
$859
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
10h15
A flight from Chicago to Athens takes on average 10h15.
Best time
October
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Athens is October.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
$820
November
Nov
December
Dec
$885
January
Jan
$585
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$653
May
May
$1,384
June
Jun
$3,336
July
Jul
$965
August
Aug
$1,265
September
Sep
$792
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Athens
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Athens (Greece) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is March, with an average flight ticket price of $486 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of July, June and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 11 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is ITA Airways. A ticket from the airline ITA Airways to Athens costs on average $772.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Athens
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $751 to $1175
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $859
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of March
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: August
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 11°C, with a minimum of 7°C and a maximum of 14°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
destination info :
Athens, Greece
airport :
Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos International Airport (ATH)
local time :
Athens is in the country Greece, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Athens, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 19°C.
The city of Athens has 1 airport(s): Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos
Useful info about Athens
What is the least touristic period to go to Athens?
If you want to visit Athens during the least touristic period, choose the month of October.
What is the most popular time to travel to Athens?
In Athens, the most popular month is July. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Chicago to Athens?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 11 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 6% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Athens is Sunday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Athens?
When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Athens-Elefthérios Venizélos.
How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?
The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Athens?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Athens?
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Athens and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 17 mm in Athens and 145 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Athens and it rains less in Athens. In winter, it is colder in Athens and it rains more in Chicago.
