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

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

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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
    16h 13m
    €315–1,028

  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
    20h 12m
    €307–1,022

  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 55m
    €425–1,034

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

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ORD - ATH
    16h 59m
    €397–936

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,979.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 13m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours.

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