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How to get fromMilwaukee to Erieby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationtrainHiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    11h 17m
    $87–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
    12h 30m
    $59–191

  3. Drive 532.1 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Eriecar532.1 mi
    9h 4m
    $98–141

  4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Erie International Airport (ERI)planeMKE - ERI
    6h 56m
    $104–682

  5. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
    14h 25m
    $87–216

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)planeORD - ERI
    5h 18m
    $87–360

Milwaukee to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Erie, PA via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 12h 30m.

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