Flying a bike from Chicago to Crete

9 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and 3 more. Cheapest paid option: Finnair, $110 per bike each way.

No nonstop flights between Chicago and Crete in this guide. 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 → HER—
DeltaFreeORD → HER—
AmericanFreeORD → HER—
British AirwaysFreeORD → HERRegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeORD → HERRegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeORD → HERRegister bike early
Aer LingusFreeORD → HER—
AustrianFreeORD → HERRegister bike ahead
Brussels AirlinesFreeORD → HERRegister bike ahead
Finnair$110ORD → HERPrepay bike, not at airport
Condor$115ORD → HERRegister bike 8 hrs ahead
SAS$115ORD → HERRegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172ORD → HERSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150ORD → HERRegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150ORD → HERRegister bike 2 days ahead
ITA Airways$250–275ORD → HERPrepay bike, not at airport
LOT Polish AirlinesVariesORD → HERBike 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 Crete?

United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Austrian and Brussels Airlines 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 Crete?

Free on 9 airlines. Paid options range from $110 (Finnair) to $250–275 (ITA Airways) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Crete?

No nonstop flights between Chicago and Crete in this guide.