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How to get fromErie to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    8h 56m
    $90–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus StationbusGreyhound US0170
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    10h 10m
    $49–125

  3. Drive 443.1 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Chicagocar443.1 mi
    7h 24m
    $81–117

  4. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    5h 36m
    $86–462

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    5h 59m
    $161–522

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    6h 16m
    $115–733

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    6h 36m
    $90–573

  8. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePIT - MDW
    8h 12m
    $94–442

Erie to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station in around 10h 10m.

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