There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
4h 19m$44–267Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 56m$55–180Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 10m$47–116Drive 443.1 mi
- Drive from Erie to Chicagocar 443.1 mi
7h 28m$81–117Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
5h 41m$82–495Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
6h$157–545
Erie to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Erie and Chicago is 431 miles. The road distance is 445.7 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Erie to Chicago, including transfers.
Erie to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–180 and the journey takes 8h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
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
- $55–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- 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
- $17–40
- 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/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 5:42 PM in Erie and 4:42 PM in Chicago.
Erie to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Chicago is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Erie to Chicago.
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