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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    8h 48m
    $50–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbusCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    9h 45m
    $43–127

  3. Drive 443.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Eriecar443.8 mi
    7h 26m
    $81–117

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeORD - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland to Erie Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 27m
    $124–483

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeMDW - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland to Erie Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 18m
    $110–373

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    7h 18m
    $124–485

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeMDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    7h 7m
    $134–505

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)planeORD - CAK
    2. Take the bus from Akron, OH to Erie, PAbus
    8h 16m
    $70–405

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeMDW - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
    8h 50m
    $90–445

Chicago Loop to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–160 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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