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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Athens by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SPI - ATH
    16h 39m
    €262–924

  2. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane DEC - ATH
    19h 26m
    €307–833

  3. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CMI - ATH
    19h 2m
    €267–947

  4. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PIA - ATH
    20h 25m

  5. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BMI - ATH
    17h 44m
    €270–956

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration18h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,079.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 39m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day.

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