There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Erie by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
12h 15m$60–184Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 22m$145–320Drive 508.4 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Eriecar 508.4 mi
9h 12m$93–134Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane CMI - ERI
11h 6m$80–394Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 24m$132–335
Champaign to Erie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Erie is to bus which costs $60 - $190 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Erie is to drive which takes 9h 12m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Erie. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Erie, PA via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
The distance between Champaign and Erie is 556 miles. The road distance is 511.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $60 - $190.
It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Champaign to Erie, including transfers.
Champaign to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Erie is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $60 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $400 and takes 11h 6m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Erie, PA via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, and Cleveland, OH in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Erie International Airport (ERI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 7:23 AM in Champaign and 8:23 AM in Erie.
Champaign to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Erie is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Champaign to Erie.
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