There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ERI - CMI
6h 35m$80–395Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
12h 27m$309–477Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
12h 52m$92–145Drive 508 mi
- Drive from Erie to Champaigncar 508 mi
9h 14m$93–134Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armorybus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
13h 5m$284–427
Erie to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Champaign is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via E Main St & S 5Th St, Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Erie and Champaign is 467 miles. The road distance is 511 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $300 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Erie to Champaign, including transfers.
Erie to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 12h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Erie International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
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
- $230–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armory
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Champaign is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 2:46 PM in Erie and 1:46 PM in Champaign.
Erie to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Champaign is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Erie to Champaign.
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