There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Carbondale by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ERI - MWA
6h 24m$112–472Train (Amtrak)
- 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$195–430Bus
- 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 53m$118–208Drive 656.4 mi
- Drive from Erie to Carbondalecar 656.4 mi
11h 27m$120–173
Erie to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $110 - $480.
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 53m.
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 585 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 $190 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 15h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 17h 53m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Erie International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 4:34 AM in Erie and 3:34 AM 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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