There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
12h 24m$99–258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
12h 40m$76–222Drive 509.1 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Erie509.1 mi
9h 6m$93–135Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)CMI - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
7h 55m$108–535Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
12h 42m$107–240Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)CMI - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
9h 12m$230–1,252
Champaign to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Erie is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Erie is to fly and train which takes 7h 55m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Erie. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Erie, PA via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
The distance between Champaign and Erie is 565 miles. The road distance is 512 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Erie without a car is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 12h 24m to get from Champaign to Erie, including transfers.
Champaign to Erie bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
Champaign to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Erie is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs $95 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $230 and takes 12h 40m.
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 to Erie, PA via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo Bus Stop, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Erie bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:11 AM in Champaign and 1:11 AM in Erie.
Champaign to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Erie is 512 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Champaign to Erie.
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