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How to get fromChampaign to Athensby plane, taxi, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Athens by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CMI - ATH
    15h 40m
    €295–978

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ORD - ATH
    16h 57m
    €287–668

  3. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane DEC - ATH
    17h 41m
    €385–1,084

  4. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BMI - ATH
    19h 57m
    €288–974

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€254Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Athens, Greece?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Austrian Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day.

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