There are 6 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- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
4h 13m$52–301Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 603
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
13h 1m$46–138Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 5m$106–267Train, bus
- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
12h 31m$78–125Drive 482.1 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Eriecar 482.1 mi
8h 15m$88–128Bus, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus
- 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 31m$391–872
Elgin to Erie by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Erie is to train and bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Erie is to bus and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $50 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Erie. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D and arriving at Erie, PA via Chicago, Chicago and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
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.
The distance between Elgin and Erie is 435 miles. The road distance is 484.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Erie without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Elgin to Erie, including transfers.
Elgin to Erie bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D station.
Elgin to Erie train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Erie is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $100 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 13h 1m.
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 - Bus Stop D to Erie, PA via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Cumberland, Chicago, Chicago, and Cleveland, OH in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Erie bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.
Erie is 1h ahead of Elgin. It is currently 1:55 PM in Elgin and 2:55 PM in Erie.
Elgin to Erie train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Erie is 485 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Elgin to Erie.
There are 67+ hotels available in Erie.