There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, 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
3h 6m$48–305Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago / ...
7h 2m$37–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
6h 16m$91–196Drive 531.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Buffalocar 531.4 mi
9h 4m$97–141Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
3h 41m$366–808Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
3h 21m$80–508Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Niagara Street & Hampshire Streetbus
5h 23m$176–310Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Niagara Street & Hampshire Streetbus
5h 1m$166–320Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
7h 56m$60–90
Chicago to Lake Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Erie is to bus which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Erie is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Lake Erie. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Superior Av & East Roadway via Chester Av & E 13Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lake Erie. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Chicago and Lake Erie is 417 miles. The road distance is 534.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Erie without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chicago to Lake Erie, including transfers.
Chicago to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Erie is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Erie, OH, 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 Cleveland Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–200 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland station.
Lake Erie is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:54 AM in Chicago and 7:54 AM in Lake Erie.
Chicago to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Erie is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Chicago to Lake Erie.
There are 57+ hotels available in Lake Erie.