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

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

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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 Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane CMI - ERI
    5h 26m
    $80–394

  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 Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane BMI - ERI
    11h 51m
    $72–377

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain train
    11h 42m
    $152–276

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    $311–479

  5. Drive  508.4 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Eriecar car 508.4 mi
    9h 12m
    $93–134

  6. 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 Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    13h 30m
    $125–185

Champaign to Erie by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 24m.

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