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How to get fromChicago to Erieby train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Erie by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Drive from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Eriecar car
    3h 42m
    $100–154

  2. Drive  137.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Eriecar car 137.5 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Erietaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $117–158

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Erietaxi taxi
    3h 31m
    $122–365

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Erie, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Erie. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then drive to Erie. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station then take the taxi to Erie.

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