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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

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeCMI - ATH
    16h 4m
    €255–877

  2. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeDEC - ATH
    16h 47m
    €342–980

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

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeORD - ATH
    16h 37m
    €347–1,030

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

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeBMI - ATH
    20h 46m
    €255–901

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€230Cheapest Price
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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) 4 times a day.

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