There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Evanston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
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Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
5h 19m$48–272Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 51m$60–179Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 36m$50–119Drive 455.7 mi
- Drive from Erie to Evanstoncar 455.7 mi
7h 48m$84–121Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- 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
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway
6h 39m$84–500Train 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
7h$141–540
Erie to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Evanston is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Evanston is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $45 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Cleveland Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Erie and Evanston is 437 miles. The road distance is 458.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Erie to Evanston, including transfers.
Erie to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Evanston is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 11h 36m.
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 $55–180 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, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 11h 36m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1
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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempster
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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 Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 12:00 AM in Erie and 11:00 PM in Evanston.
Erie to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Evanston is 458 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Erie to Evanston.
There are 998+ hotels available in Evanston.