There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or plane
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 Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
15h 26m$410–639Fly
cheapest- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ERI - MWA
15h 39m$107–462Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
17h 42m$125–192Drive 656.4 mi
- Drive from Erie to Carbondalecar 656.4 mi
11h 27m$120–173
Erie to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Carbondale is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Carbondale is to drive which takes 11h 27m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Carbondale via E Main St & S 5Th St, Columbus and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Erie and Carbondale is 747 miles. The road distance is 660.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $410 - $650.
It takes approximately 15h 26m to get from Erie to Carbondale, including transfers.
Erie to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Carbondale is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $410 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 17h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $470 and takes 15h 39m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Erie Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Carbondale via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 17h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Erie International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 3:57 PM in Erie and 2:57 PM in Carbondale.
Erie to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Carbondale is 660 miles. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Erie to Carbondale.
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