There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus
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Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ERI - CMI
7h 20m$75–375Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
12h 20m$68–239Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
13h 55m$70–168Drive 508.3 mi
- Drive from Erie to Champaigncar 508.3 mi
9h 10m$93–134Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ERI - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
10h 47m$182–502Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
12h 55m$76–227
Erie to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Champaign is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Erie and Champaign is 467 miles. The road distance is 511.2 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs $65 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Erie to Champaign, including transfers.
Erie to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 12h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Erie International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Erie International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–65
- 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 Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 4:50 AM in Erie and 3:50 AM in Champaign.
Erie to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Champaign is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Erie to Champaign.
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