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

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There are 9 ways to get from Erie to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 53m
    $245–375

  2. Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 40m
    $49–274

  3. Bus

    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 to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    12h 21m

  4. Drive  454 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Jolietcar car 454 mi
    7h 46m
    $78–113

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 18m
    $127–535

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 51m
    $422–895

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 58m
    $207–375

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 22m
    $197–365

  9. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 3m
    $102–509

Erie to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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

You can take a train from Erie Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Pace Transit Center via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 12h 21m.

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