Flying a bike from Chicago to Athens

10 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, American, Delta, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and 4 more. Cheapest paid option: Finnair, $110 per bike each way.

Nonstop: United from ORD (seasonal) and American from ORD (seasonal). Prices are per bike, each way, between the US and Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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AirlineBike, each wayAirportsGood to know
UnitedFreeORD → ATHSeasonal nonstop
AmericanFreeORD → ATHSeasonal nonstop
DeltaFreeORD → ATH—
British AirwaysFreeORD → ATHRegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeORD → ATHRegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeORD → ATHRegister bike early
Aer LingusFreeORD → ATH—
AustrianFreeORD → ATHRegister bike ahead
Brussels AirlinesFreeORD → ATHRegister bike ahead
AlaskaFreeORD → ATHNo overweight fee to 70 lb
Finnair$110ORD → ATHPrepay bike, not at airport
Condor$115ORD → ATHRegister bike 8 hrs ahead
SAS$115ORD → ATHRegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172ORD → ATHSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150ORD → ATHRegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150ORD → ATHRegister bike 2 days ahead
Turkish Airlines~$211–246ORD → ATHOver 23 kg pays double
ITA Airways$250–275ORD → ATHPrepay bike, not at airport
TAP Air Portugalfrom $57ORD → ATHPrice varies by route
LOT Polish AirlinesVariesORD → ATHBike always costs extra

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from Chicago to Athens?

United, American, Delta, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Austrian, Brussels Airlines and Alaska include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from Chicago to Athens?

Free on 10 airlines. Paid options range from $110 (Finnair) to $250–275 (ITA Airways) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Athens?

Nonstop: United from ORD (seasonal) and American from ORD (seasonal).