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

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

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane BMI - ERI
    7h
    $63–353

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 7m
    $180–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    13h 30m
    $67–204

  4. Drive 547.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Eriecar car 547.6 mi
    9h 23m
    $100–145

  5. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane CMI - ERI
    9h 21m
    $88–389

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    7h 10m
    $94–409

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 6m
    $187–355

Bloomington to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 7m.

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