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

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There are 8 ways to get from Evanston to Erie by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport

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    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
    5h 12m
    $52–302

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 23m
    $247–378

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus Greyhound US0170
    12h 14m
    $76–122

  4. Drive  455.2 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Eriecar car 455.2 mi
    7h 51m
    $84–120

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

    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    4. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $132–593

  6. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 13m
    $418–893

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 58m
    $192–361

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 46m
    $182–371

Evanston to Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 $240–370 and the journey takes 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Erie via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 12h 14m.

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