There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
4h 13m$50–307Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
9h 30m$43–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 48m$100–250Drive 442.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Eriecar 442.6 mi
7h 32m$81–117Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 30m$388–863Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 12m$104–613Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
10h 5m$71–113
Chicago to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Erie is to bus which costs $40 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Erie is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Erie. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Erie, PA via Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Chicago and Erie is 425 miles. The road distance is 445.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Erie without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chicago to Erie, including transfers.
Chicago to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Erie is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–250 and the journey takes 8h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
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
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:34 AM in Chicago and 5:34 AM in Erie.
Chicago to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Erie is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Chicago to Erie.
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