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

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There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Lyon 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane CMI - LYS
    13h 58m
    €281–1,034

  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 Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BMI - LYS
    17h 47m
    €274–1,030

  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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane DEC - LYS
    15h 9m
    €369–1,138

  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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane ORD - LYS
    16h 42m
    €326–930

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€254Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lyon, France?

American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours.

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