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How to get fromErie to SpringfieldBy plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ERI - SPI
    6h 19m
    $76–389

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    12h 51m
    $168–364

  3. Bus

    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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    15h 40m
    $101–194

  4. Drive 593.7 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Springfieldcar car 593.7 mi
    10h 37m
    $109–157

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ERI - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    10h 38m
    $172–502

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ERI - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 21m
    $83–398

Erie to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 51m.

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