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
7h 4m$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$137–328Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
12h 40m$81–127Drive 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$152–313
Erie to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Champaign is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 4m 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 Columbus, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
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 $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 7h 4m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 12h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. 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
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Erie International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Erie International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- 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 Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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 7:20 AM in Erie and 6:20 AM 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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