There are 7 ways to get from Erie to Illinois 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 18m$44–267Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 56m$140–290Bus (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 20m$68–143Drive 442.4 mi
- Drive from Erie to Chicagocar 442.4 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 26m$91–450Train 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
5h 51m$86–390Bus 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 1m$181–490
Erie to Illinois by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Illinois is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Illinois 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 20m.
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 Illinois is 431 miles. The road distance is 445 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Erie to Illinois, including transfers.
Erie to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Illinois, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 8h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Illinois is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 10:28 PM in Erie and 9:28 PM in Illinois.
Erie to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Illinois is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Erie to Illinois.
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