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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    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
    $66–206

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    15h 10m
    $73–178

  3. Drive 593.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Eriecar car 593.5 mi
    10h 36m
    $109–157

  4. 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
    12h 44m
    $174–490

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane PIA - ERI
    7h 38m

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane BMI - ERI
    8h 42m
    $66–366

  7. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane SPI - ERI
    5h 37m
    $76–369

Springfield to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest 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, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Erie, PA via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 15h 10m.

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