There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 2m$173–384Fly
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane SPI - ERI
8h 36m$71–369Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
15h 10m$76–165Drive 593.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Eriecar 593.5 mi
10h 36m$109–157
Springfield to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Erie is to bus which costs $75 - $170 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Erie is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $70 - $370.
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.
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.
The distance between Springfield and Erie is 622 miles. The road distance is 597 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Erie without a car is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs $170 - $390.
It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Springfield to Erie, including transfers.
Springfield to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Erie is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs $170 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 15h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $370 and takes 8h 36m.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Erie International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 8:41 PM in Springfield and 9:41 PM in Erie.
Springfield to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Erie is 597 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Springfield to Erie.
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