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

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There are 9 ways to get from Erie to Evanston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 42m
    $48–272

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 51m
    $241–371

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0170
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    11h 29m
    $79–124

  4. Drive  455 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Evanstoncar car 455 mi
    7h 50m
    $83–120

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

    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 subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    6h 17m
    $114–483

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

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    7h 7m
    $182–371

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

    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
    6h 54m
    $421–893

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

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    9h 3m
    $91–444

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

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    7h 46m
    $194–361

Erie to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–370 and the journey takes 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 11h 29m.

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