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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    4h 33m
    $54–317

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 48m
    $120–270

  3. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    9h 18m
    $104–216

  4. Drive 442.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Eriecar car 442.6 mi
    7h 32m
    $81–117

  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)plane plane MDW - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    6h 10m
    $142–818

  6. 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)plane plane ORD - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $342–668

  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)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    6h 48m
    $210–1,260

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus Greyhound US0170
    10h 5m
    $67–134

Chicago to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 8h 48m.

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