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How to get fromNotre Dame to Erieby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Notre Dame to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Erie StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    7h 31m
    $51–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ClevelandbusChicago
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbusCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    7h 48m
    $46–140

  3. Drive 352.5 mi

    1. Drive from Notre Dame to Eriecar352.5 mi
    5h 57m
    $65–93

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeMDW - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
    8h 40m
    $124–536

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeORD - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
    9h 1m
    $164–506

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    9h 52m
    $205–1,063

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeMDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    9h 28m
    $235–1,263

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Erie, PA via South Bend, IN and Cleveland, OH in around 7h 48m.

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