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How to get fromAthens to Illinoisby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Illinois by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATH - ORD
    14h 50m
    $402–915

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATH - MDW
    17h 21m
    $322–1,115

  3. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ATH - SPI
    20h 40m
    $354–1,227

  4. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ATH - PIA
    17h 59m
    $331–1,211

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ATH - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    18h 2m
    $359–1,236

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ATH - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    20h 5m
    $494–1,674

  7. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATH - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    21h 58m
    $347–1,251

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,487.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 50m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Illinois, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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