HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Athens

$261+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Athens (ATH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ATH
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Illinois to Athens with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$549
(SWISS)

One-way from

$261
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$924 or less

Good one-way deal

$512 or less
From Illinois to Athens Eleftherios V.
Search Deals
One-way flight from Illinois to Athens Eleftherios V.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Athens Eleftherios V..
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Athens Eleftherios V..
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Illinois to Athens

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/247:05 pmORD - ATH
1 stop21h 30mSWISS
Mon 3/35:40 pmATH - ORD
1 stop30h 35mSWISS
Deal found 1/21$549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/235:18 pmORD - ATH
2 stops17h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/107:35 pmATH - ORD
1 stop27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2510:25 pmORD - ATH
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/111:45 amATH - ORD
2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$551
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/35:00 pmORD - ATH
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 3/132:15 pmATH - ORD
2 stops27h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$552
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/245:25 pmORD - ATH
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Wed 4/210:30 amATH - ORD
2 stops21h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/21$553
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:50 pmORD - ATH
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/2210:00 pmATH - ORD
1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$555
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:42 pmORD - ATH
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/147:55 amATH - ORD
1 stop22h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$557
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/114:00 pmORD - ATH
2 stops17h 40mAir Canada
Wed 3/1912:50 pmATH - ORD
2 stops26h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$558
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/316:00 amMDW - ATH
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Wed 4/96:00 amATH - MDW
2 stops20h 02mDelta
Deal found 1/21$561
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/306:00 amMDW - ATH
1 stop17h 40mKLM
Tue 4/1510:30 amATH - MDW
1 stop19h 59mKLM
Deal found 1/20$567
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/79:55 pmORD - ATH
1 stop12h 45mLOT
Fri 3/142:00 pmATH - ORD
1 stop14h 00mLOT
Deal found 1/21$584
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2410:25 pmORD - ATH
2 stops19h 20mLufthansa
Wed 4/26:30 amATH - ORD
2 stops20h 03mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$592

Find flights from Illinois to Athens within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

7:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/26

5:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$549

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

10:35 am-9:35 am

1 stop16h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-9:26 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$550

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

9:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/22

7:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$551

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/17

11:35 am-12:55 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 3/27

2:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$552

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

11:35 pm-12:45 am

1 stop18h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/1

11:45 am-11:16 pm

2 stops19h 31m

$553

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

7:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop23h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 5/8

3:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop26h 10m

$555

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

4:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 3/19

12:50 pm-7:57 am

2 stops26h 07m

$558

ChicagoAthens

MDW - ATH

MDWATH

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/31

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-6:02 pm

2 stops20h 02m

$561

ChicagoAthens

MDW - ATH

MDWATH

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/30

6:00 am-7:40 am

1 stop17h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/15

10:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$567

ChicagoAthens

ORD - ATH

ORDATH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

11:46 am-10:00 am

1 stop14h 14m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 5/14

11:05 am-3:05 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$568

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/20

Showing 1-10 of 55 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Athens

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Athens including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Illinois to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Athens, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Athens, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,117 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Athens from Illinois?

    Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Athens. It is only a 12.3 mi journey from Eleftherios V. (ATH) to Athens’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Athens one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Athens are Air Serbia ($273), SWISS ($291), and Austrian Airlines ($299).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Athens?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Athens are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Athens Eleftherios V., Chicago Midway - Athens Eleftherios V. and Lambert-St Louis - Athens Eleftherios V..

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Athens?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Athens is $407. On average you can expect to pay $2,381. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.), can usually be booked for $486.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Athens that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Athens?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Athens.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Athens?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Illinois to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Illinois?

Book flights to Illinois if you plan to visit one of these locations
Glyfada
Piraeus
Aegina
Loutraki
Chalcis

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Illinois to Athens

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to Athens flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Athens flights
O'Hare Intl to Athens flights
Dulles Intl to Athens flights
LaGuardia to Athens flights
Boston to Athens flights
Atlanta to Athens flights
Los Angeles to Athens flights
Reagan-National to Athens flights
Baltimore to Athens flights
San Francisco to Athens flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Athens flights
Philadelphia to Athens flights
Midway to Athens flights
Seattle to Athens flights
Charlotte to Athens flights
Miami to Athens flights
Love Field to Athens flights
Denver to Athens flights
Ontario to Athens flights
Hobby to Athens flights
Orlando to Athens flights
Tampa to Athens flights
Raleigh to Athens flights
George Bush Intcntl to Athens flights
Columbus to Athens flights
Detroit to Athens flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Athens flights
Minneapolis to Athens flights
Portland to Athens flights
Cleveland to Athens flights
San Diego to Athens flights
Kansas City to Athens flights
Austin to Athens flights
Santa Ana to Athens flights
Jacksonville to Athens flights
Cincinnati to Athens flights
Pittsburgh to Athens flights
Nashville to Athens flights
Las Vegas to Athens flights
Salt Lake City to Athens flights
New Orleans to Athens flights
Stewart to Athens flights
Indianapolis to Athens flights
Fort Lauderdale to Athens flights
Sacramento to Athens flights
St. Louis to Athens flights
Burbank to Athens flights
San Jose to Athens flights
Richmond to Athens flights

Top 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Athens

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SerbiaCheapest$329Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$478Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$533Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$534Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$540Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$600Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$616Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$633Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$653Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LufthansaCheapest$655Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.