Cheap Flights from Chicago to Athens
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Athens
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Athens? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Athens vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 18,750–22,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Athens for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
ORD - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.6
2026-12-06
ORD - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.6
2026-12-07
ORD - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.6
2026-12-09
ORD - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.6
2026-11-15
ORD - ATH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $162.5
2026-11-14
ORD - ATH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $25.1
Chicago to Athens flight facts
Distance
5,456 mi
8,781 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Athens is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Athens
ATH · Eleftherios Venizelos Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights South Bend - Athens · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Athens
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - ATH
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 60,000 Pts + $25.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ORD - ATH
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 80,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - ATH
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 110,000 Pts + $1593.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $1593.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ORD - ATH
Business | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 110,000 Pts + $1593.3
Selected hotels for your next stay
Athens (Greece)
Grand Hyatt Athens
From 12,000 Pts or $117
Athens (Greece)
Conrad Athens The Ilisian
From 113,000 Pts or $388
Athens (Greece)
Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $240
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Athens depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Athens.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Athens.
Chicago and Athens are about 5,456 miles (8,781 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,456-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Athens is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Athens: Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Athens, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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