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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    12h 43m
    $148–296

  2. Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 20m
    $51–273

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    13h 10m
    $77–145

  4. Drive 499.2 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to DeKalbcar car 499.2 mi
    8h 46m
    $92–132

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

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 28m
    $87–404

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

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 18m
    $102–504

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 47m
    $118–624

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

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    10h 9m
    $98–484

Erie to DeKalb by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 43m

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

You can take a train from Erie Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 12h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Dekalb via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 10m.

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