There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Erie International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane MKE - ERI
6h 10m$89–554Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
13h$57–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 17m$114–273Drive 532.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Eriecar 532.1 mi
9h 10m$98–141Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
5h 33m$77–320Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
7h 34m$229–581Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
14h 25m$87–160
Milwaukee to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Erie is to bus which costs $55 - $140 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Erie is to bus and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $75 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Erie, PA via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Erie is 416 miles. The road distance is 535.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Erie without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Milwaukee to Erie, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 11h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Erie International Airport (ERI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 12:29 AM in Milwaukee and 1:29 AM in Erie.
Milwaukee to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Erie is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Milwaukee to Erie.
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