There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to Erie by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus Cincinnati
- Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 42m$67–160Bus via Toledo
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
9h 30m$42–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 48m$81–253Drive 406 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Eriecar 406 mi
7h 1m$75–107Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
5h 20m$62–335Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
11h 20m$70–140Train to South Bend, fly to Erie International Airport
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane SBN - ERI
7h 40m$107–613Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
7h 10m$99–616
Indiana to Erie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Erie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Erie is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $60 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Erie. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Erie, PA via Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
The distance between Indiana and Erie is 424 miles. The road distance is 408.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 42m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Indiana to Erie, including transfers.
Indiana to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
Indiana to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Erie is to train which takes 14h 48m and costs $80 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Erie, PA via Toledo Bus Stop, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from South Bend to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- 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
Flights from South Bend to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Indiana to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Erie is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Indiana to Erie.
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