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How to get fromErie, PA to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Erie, PA to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    4h 38m
    $44–267

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 23m
    $140–290

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0170
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    10h 20m
    $73–143

  4. Drive 442.6 mi

    1. Drive from Erie, PA to Chicagocar car 442.6 mi
    7h 32m
    $81–117

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    5h 6m
    $83–411

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    5h 31m
    $393–841

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    6h 1m
    $122–490

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    6h 24m
    $172–430

Erie, PA to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 8h 56m.

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