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

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There are 10 ways to get from Waukegan to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    11h 13m
    $84–167

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Akron, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)planeORD - CAK
    3. Take the bus from Akron, OH to Erie, PAbus
    9h 52m
    $59–311

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
    12h 26m
    $79–287

  4. Drive 483.3 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Eriecar483.3 mi
    8h 15m
    $89–128

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeMDW - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
    7h 56m
    $96–505

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeORD - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
    8h
    $146–484

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    8h 47m
    $167–981

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeMDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    8h 44m
    $197–1,132

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeMDW - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
    10h 27m
    $95–432

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeORD - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
    10h 32m
    $120–371

Waukegan to Erie by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Erie Station via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Erie, PA via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Jackson-Blue, Clinton-Blue, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 12h 26m.

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