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How to get fromEvanston to Erieby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Erie by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Subway, fly to Erie International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    4h 50m
    $46–292

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    11h 55m
    $41–127

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 24m
    $52–158

  4. Drive 455.8 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Eriecar car 455.8 mi
    7h 49m
    $84–121

  5. Subway, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $168–533

Evanston to Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Erie, PA via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 11h 55m.

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