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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 2m
    $160–369

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    14h 40m
    $67–172

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    14h 28m
    $123–254

  4. Drive 592.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Eriecar car 592.9 mi
    10h 38m
    $109–157

  5. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane SPI - ERI
    9h 22m
    $76–379

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane DEC - ERI
    11h 37m
    $179–500

Springfield to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Erie International Airport (ERI) twice daily.

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