There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
11h 25m$141–304Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 22m$61–322Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
13h 15m$84–172Drive 530.2 mi
- Drive from Erie to Milwaukeecar 530.2 mi
9h 14m$97–140Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ERI - MKE
6h 55m$105–655Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
13h 47m$110–218
Erie to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $80 - $180 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Milwaukee is to fly and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Erie and Milwaukee is 522 miles. The road distance is 533.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Erie to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Erie to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Milwaukee is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 13h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Erie Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Erie International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
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
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Erie Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 1:30 AM in Erie and 12:30 AM in Milwaukee.
Erie to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Milwaukee is 533 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Erie to Milwaukee.
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