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

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CMI - ATH
    15h 7m
    €315–878

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

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BMI - ATH
    18h 21m
    €268–922

  3. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane DEC - ATH
    20h 11m
    €308–885

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

    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
    17h 11m
    €437–948

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,979.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 7m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Athens, Greece?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily.

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