What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Erie?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Erie is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Erie?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Erie is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $85 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Erie. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Erie, PA via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Erie?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Springfield to Erie?

The distance between Springfield and Erie is 622 miles. The road distance is 597 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Erie without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Erie without a car is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs $85 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Erie?

It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Springfield to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Erie bus from?

Springfield to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Erie train from?

Springfield to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to Erie?

The best way to get from Springfield to Erie is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 15h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $420 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Springfield to Erie bus arrive?

Springfield to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Erie?

Erie is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 9:29 AM in Springfield and 10:29 AM in Erie.

Where does the Springfield to Erie train arrive?

Springfield to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Erie is 597 miles. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Springfield to Erie.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield to Erie?

Book your Springfield to Erie train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Springfield to Erie?

Book your Springfield to Erie bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 72+ hotels available in Erie.

Springfield to Erie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
13h 2m
$86–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
15h 10m
$75–186
Drive 593.5 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Erie593.5 mi
10h 32m
$109–157
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)SPI - ERI
8h 44m
$86–419
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Erie International Airport (ERI)DEC - ERI
13h 51m
$184–530

Springfield to Erie by train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Trains

13h 2mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Erie.

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Distance: 618.6 mi
Duration: 13h 2m

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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