There are 9 ways to get from Erie to Chicago Union Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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 Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
4h 56m$44–267Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 56m$100–260Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 29m$73–113Drive 442.8 mi
- Drive from Erie to Chicago Union Stationcar 442.8 mi
7h 31m$81–117Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
5h 40m$83–454Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
6h 12m$388–864Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
6h 21m$181–366Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
6h 50m$191–356Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
8h 27m$89–439
Erie to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Chicago Union Station is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Erie and Chicago Union Station is 432 miles. The road distance is 445.4 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $100 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Erie to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Erie to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–260 and the journey takes 8h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
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 Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 10:09 PM in Erie and 9:09 PM in Chicago Union Station.
Erie to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Chicago Union Station is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Erie to Chicago Union Station.
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