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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Erie by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSPI - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland to Erie Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 11m
    $109–555

  2. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    13h 2m
    $81–237

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
    14h 45m
    $85–217

  4. Drive 593.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Eriecar593.5 mi
    10h 32m
    $109–157

  5. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeSPI - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    11h 10m
    $244–1,325

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Akron, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Akron (CAK)planeSPI - CAK
    2. Take the bus from Akron, OH to Erie, PAbus
    9h 2m
    $97–497

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSTL - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland to Erie Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 27m
    $206–569

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PAbus
    16h 40m
    $117–242

Springfield to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Erie Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Erie, PA via Chicago, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 14h 45m.

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