There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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 Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
12h 51m$82–229Bus
cheapest- 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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
15h 55m$78–159Drive 594.4 mi
- Drive from Erie to Springfieldcar 594.4 mi
10h 34m$109–157Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ERI - SPI
9h 36m$81–419Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ERI - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
10h 35m$177–532
Erie to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Springfield is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Springfield is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Erie and Springfield is 622 miles. The road distance is 597.9 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs $80 - $230.
It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Erie to Springfield, including transfers.
Erie to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Springfield is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs $80 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 15h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $420 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Erie Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Erie International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
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
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- 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
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 2:48 AM in Erie and 1:48 AM in Springfield.
Erie to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Springfield is 598 miles. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Erie to Springfield.
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