United States to Greece Β· 5,449 miles (8,770 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH) flights

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19,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH) starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 5,449 miles (8,770 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 40 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zurich, London and Dublin and more.

How many miles ORD to ATH costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines19,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines23,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines24,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines25,750$40.60–705.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines25,750$40.60–200.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines27,500$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines30,000$54
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines32,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines34,000$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines35,000$25.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines36,200$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines37,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to ATH

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to ATH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to ATH with one stop

40 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
  • Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Aer Lingus logo
    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Aer Lingus logo
    Ryanair logo
  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    GQ
  • Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines and 1 more
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    Aegean Airlines logo
    Brussels Airlines logo
    GQ
  • Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then Aegean Airlines, easyJet and 3 more
    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    easyJet logo
    GQ
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  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Condor logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Lufthansa logo
    GQ
  • Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Lufthansa logo
    GQ
  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Transavia logo
    KLM logo
    +1
  • Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet
    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    easyJet logo
  • Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    ITA Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    ITA Airways logo
    Ryanair logo
    +1
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air Transat logo
  • Via Naples (NAP)American Airlines, then Aegean Airlines and easyJet
    American Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    easyJet logo
  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air Transat logo
  • Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
    Austrian Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    Austrian Airlines logo
    Ryanair logo
    +1
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ORD to ATH: common questions

How many miles does ORD to ATH cost?

In economy it starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (23,000), Iberia Club (24,000) and British Airways Club (25,750). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to ATH?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Athens (ATH).

How far is Chicago from Athens by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Athens (ATH) are 5,449 miles (8,770 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to ATH award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Athens?

The most direct connections are through Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR), Dublin (DUB), Paris (CDG) and Brussels (BRU). On 32 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SWISS through Zurich.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.