What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Erie?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Erie is to train and bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Erie?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Erie is to bus and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Erie. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Erie, PA via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Erie?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Elgin to Erie?

The distance between Elgin and Erie is 435 miles. The road distance is 484.9 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Erie without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Erie without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Erie?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Elgin to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Erie bus from?

Elgin to Erie bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Erie train from?

Elgin to Erie train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Erie?

The best way to get from Elgin to Erie is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Elgin to Erie bus arrive?

Elgin to Erie bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

What is the time difference between Elgin and Erie?

Erie is 1h ahead of Elgin. It is currently 7:53 PM in Elgin and 8:53 PM in Erie.

Where does the Elgin to Erie train arrive?

Elgin to Erie train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Erie is 485 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Elgin to Erie.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 65+ hotels available in Erie.

Elgin to Erie - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus, fly to Erie International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
4h 33m
$57–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
12h 55m
$47–137
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 5m
$146–297
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
12h 31m
$73–152
Drive 482.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Eriecar 482.1 mi
8h 15m
$88–128
Bus, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 1m
$170–436
Bus, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 38m
$408–877

Elgin to Erie by train

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11h 5mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Erie, PA via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 12h 55m.

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