Spata-Artemida to Chicago (ATH–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,450 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia | 7 | 787 | 11h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 788 | 11h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 10:00 AM in Chicago.
Greece is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Greek passport holders must obtain an approved ESTA before boarding a US-bound flight. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. You need an e-passport with a biometric chip.
Apply at least 72 hours before departure through the official CBP website. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay unless you qualify for the six-month club exemption.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
ATH–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to ORD
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ATH to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to ORD ranges from 11 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,450 miles (8,770 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.