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How to get fromChicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Athensby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Athens by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ORD - ATH
    10h 49m
    €381–839

  2. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ORD - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train
    18h 57m
    €458–815

  3. Fly to Preveza Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Preveza Airport (PVK)plane plane ORD - PVK
    2. Take the bus from Preveza to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    20h 15m
    €492–1,353

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,798.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Athens, Greece?

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

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