There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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$340–529Fly
cheapest- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ERI - SPI
9h 22m$81–389Bus
- 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 25m$110–169Drive 594 mi
- Drive from Erie to Springfieldcar 594 mi
10h 37m$109–157
Erie to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Springfield is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Springfield is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $80 - $390.
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 25m.
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 597.4 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs $340 - $550.
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 $340 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 15h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $390 and takes 9h 22m.
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 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Erie International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 2:20 PM in Erie and 1:20 PM in Springfield.
Erie to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Springfield is 597 miles. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Erie to Springfield.
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