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Athens, Ohio

Private charter · MDW → ATO

Chicago to Athens

340 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Chicago to Athens, door to door faster.

Trade about 7½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Ohio University Airport in Athens, 340 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
340 mi
Flight
—
Driving
7½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MDWChicagoATOAthens
MDW → ATO340 miles direct

Departing Chicago

Airports in Chicago

  • MDW

    Major airport

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    Chicago · KMDW

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    6,522 ft

  • ORD

    Major airport

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    Chicago · KORD

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    13,000 ft

  • PWK

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Executive Airport

    Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • GYY

    Commercial airport

    Gary/Chicago International Airport

    Gary · KGYY

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    8,859 ft

Arriving Athens

Airports in Athens

  • ATO

    Regional airport

    Ohio University Airport

    Albany · KUNI

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    5,600 ft

When you land

Things to do in Athens

Athens is a classic college town set among the wooded hills of southeastern Ohio, home to Ohio University, founded in 1804 as the first university in the old Northwest Territory. The university and its medical school and hospital dominate the local economy, and the brick streets of Court Street and the College Green give the town its character. The surrounding region is rural and beautiful, with the Wayne National Forest, lakes and farms, and a strong local food and craft brewing scene supported by the Athens Farmers Market.

  1. 01

    Ohio University College Green

    The historic heart of the campus, surrounded by brick buildings including Cutler Hall, is one of the oldest college greens in the Midwest and opens onto Court Street’s shops and restaurants.

  2. 02

    Hocking Hills State Park

    About half an hour north, trails lead to Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Conkle’s Hollow, with cabins and treetop lodging nearby.

  3. 03

    Athens Farmers Market

    Held on Saturdays year-round and on Wednesdays in season, this well-known market showcases local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and pawpaws.

  4. 04

    Strouds Run State Park

    On the eastern edge of Athens, the park surrounds Dow Lake with wooded trails for hiking and biking, a beach and canoe and kayak rentals.

  5. 05

    Kennedy Museum of Art

    Housed in Lin Hall at the Ridges, the former Athens Lunatic Asylum, the museum presents rotating exhibitions and collections including Southwest Native American textiles.

  6. 06

    Jackie O’s Brewery

    Athens’ acclaimed craft brewery runs a downtown pub and a production taproom, and is known for barrel-aged and experimental beers made with local ingredients.

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Questions

Chicago to Athens flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Athens?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 340 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to Athens use?

You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at Ohio University Airport (ATO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Chicago to Athens cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Chicago and Athens?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Athens back to Chicago are priced the same way.

Return flight

Athens to Chicago

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