There are 8 ways to get from Fort Madison to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, 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.
Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane BRL - ERI
7h 21m$113–412Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
15h 14m$67–228Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 8m$73–278Drive 663.5 mi
- Drive from Fort Madison to Eriecar 663.5 mi
11h 49m$122–175Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
8h 50m$85–428Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane PIA - ERI
10h 59mTrain, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane MLI - ERI
9h 34m$170–571Train to Kirksville Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to La Plata Stationtrain
- Fly from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane IRK - ERI
11h 35m$152–760
Fort Madison to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Erie is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Erie is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Madison to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
The distance between Fort Madison and Erie is 601 miles. The road distance is 667.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Erie without a car is to train which takes 14h 8m and costs $70 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Fort Madison to Erie, including transfers.
Fort Madison to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Erie is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $280 and takes 14h 8m.
Erie is 1h ahead of Fort Madison. It is currently 5:54 AM in Fort Madison and 6:54 AM in Erie.
Fort Madison to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc and American Airlines fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Madison to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29–60
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $28–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–190
- Business Class
- $60–250
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $9–80
- Business Class
- $17–170
Train from Fort Madison to La Plata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $95–120
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Erie is 667 miles. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Fort Madison to Erie.
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