There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis 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$81–215Drive 406 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Eriecar 406 mi
7h 1m$75–107Fly Indianapolis to Erie International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane IND - ERI
7h 14m$79–444Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
11h 20m$69–142Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Erie International Airport
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane LAF - ERI
8h 35m$86–428Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
8h 5m$92–393Fly Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IND - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
9h 26m$184–1,117
Indianapolis to Erie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Erie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Erie is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis and Erie is 424 miles. The road distance is 408.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Erie, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
Indianapolis to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Erie is to train which takes 14h 48m and costs $80 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $450 and takes 7h 14m, you could also bus via Toledo, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Erie International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
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
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $18–35
- 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/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- 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
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Indianapolis to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Erie is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Indianapolis to Erie.
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