There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Loop 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 Chicago Union Station to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
8h 48m$55–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PACinncinati,OH-Buffalo
9h 45m$43–131Drive 443.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Erie443.8 mi
7h 26m$81–117Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MDW - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
6h 19m$86–493Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)ORD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
6h 27m$132–463Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
7h 7m$204–1,214Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
7h 19m$174–1,014Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)ORD - CAK
- Take the bus from Akron, OH to Erie, PA
8h 16m$70–405Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)MDW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
8h 50m$90–430
Chicago Loop to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Erie is to bus which costs $40 - $140 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Erie is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs $85 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Erie, PA via Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Erie is 436 miles. The road distance is 446.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Erie without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs $55 - $160.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station takes 8h 48m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chicago Loop to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Erie is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Erie, PA via Cleveland Bus Station and Cleveland, OH in around 9h 45m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- 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
Bus from Akron, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 4:25 PM in Chicago Loop and 5:25 PM in Erie.
Chicago Loop to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Erie is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Chicago Loop to Erie.
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