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How to get fromChampaign to Erieby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 24m
    $61–206

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    13h 30m
    $63–185

  3. Drive 509.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Eriecar car 509.1 mi
    9h 10m
    $93–135

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane CMI - ERI
    11h 41m
    $85–414

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 48m
    $75–212

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane DEC - ERI
    13h 57m
    $188–535

Champaign to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Erie, PA via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 13h 30m.

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