Rome2Rio

How to get fromErie to Champaignby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

Find Transport to Champaign

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    12h 27m
    $183–368

  2. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ERI - CMI
    8h 25m
    $80–375

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    13h 5m
    $82–162

  4. Drive 507.7 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Champaigncar car 507.7 mi
    9h 14m
    $93–134

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    12h 55m
    $163–318

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ERI - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $182–502

Erie to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Erie to Champaign.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 562 mi
  • Duration: 12h 27m

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

You can take a train from Erie Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers