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$200+ Cheap flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago (CHI)

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — CHI
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$495
(KLM)

One-way from

$241
(Mytrip)
From Southeast Europe to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Europe to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 5/26:00 amATH - ORD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Tue 5/134:20 pmORD - ATH
1 stop12h 25mKLM
Deal found 3/6$495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 3/311:00 pmATH - ORD
1 stop17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/149:55 amORD - ATH
1 stop17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$496
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/147:45 amATH - ORD
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 5/3011:45 amORD - ATH
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/7$501
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:25 amATH - ORD
1 stop18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/138:12 pmORD - ATH
1 stop25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 amATH - MDW
2 stops20h 02mDelta
Sun 4/139:52 amMDW - ATH
1 stop13h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/7$505
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/93:20 amATH - ORD
1 stop14h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/147:50 pmORD - ATH
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/76:00 amATH - ORD
2 stops20h 19mDelta
Sun 4/274:20 pmORD - ATH
1 stop25h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/6$508
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:30 amATH - ORD
2 stops21h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 5/147:00 amORD - ATH
1 stop17h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/6$511
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:05 amATH - ORD
Nonstop11h 40mFinnair
Wed 5/144:44 pmORD - ATH
1 stop33h 16mFinnair
Deal found 3/6$517
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/126:50 pmTIA - ORD
1 stop23h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 4/284:55 pmORD - TIA
1 stop12h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/6$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 6/46:30 amATH - ORD
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/291:07 pmORD - ATH
1 stop12h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$545
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:00 pmATH - ORD
1 stop33h 10mLOT
Mon 9/155:10 pmORD - ATH
1 stop16h 50mLOT
Deal found 3/6$549

Find flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago 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 March 8, 2025.

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Southeast Europe

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Chicago

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Price

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

4:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$495

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/31

1:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop17h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

9:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop17h 15m

$496

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/5

7:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop24h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

11:41 am-10:00 am

1 stop14h 19m

$501

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 4/29

7:25 am-6:17 pm

1 stop18h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:12 pm-5:30 am

1 stop25h 18m

$504

AthensChicago

ATH - MDW

ATHMDW

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 3/31

6:00 am-6:02 pm

2 stops20h 02m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/13

9:52 am-7:40 am

1 stop13h 48m

$505

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

5:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$505

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 5/5

10:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 20m

$511

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/6

11:05 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

4:44 pm-10:00 am

1 stop33h 16m

$517

TiranaChicago

TIA - ORD

TIAORD

Tirana Rinas

Sat 4/12

6:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

4:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$524

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 7/7

11:05 am-3:05 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

4:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$539

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 YMH to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast Europe to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago as you normally would.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,064 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,271 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Southeast Europe to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Serbia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $349. Users have also found prices from $448 and $449 on Iberia and British Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    The most popular route from Southeast Europe to Chicago is Athens Eleftherios V. - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Belgrade Nikola Tesla - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $549. While the most popular route (Athens Eleftherios V. - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $480 on average our data indicates $1,281 when flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Southeast Europe to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southeast Europe to Chicago 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 Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago. 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$449Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$460Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FinnairCheapest$474Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$483Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$489Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$503Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$518Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$535Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$546Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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