There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 51m$180–290Drive 338.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Eriecar 338.5 mi
5h 50m$62–90Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
7h 49mFly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane SBN - ERI
6h 46m$120–430Train via Toledo (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 57m$183–282Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
7h 2m$107–375
Elkhart to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Erie is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie via Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Elkhart and Erie is 336 miles. The road distance is 340.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Erie without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $180 - $290.
The train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Erie Station takes 6h 51m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Elkhart to Erie bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Erie is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $180 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $430 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Erie via Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from South Bend to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to Erie bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Elkhart to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Erie is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Elkhart to Erie.
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