There are 8 ways to get from Erie to Lake Geneva by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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, train
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
7h 2m$110–361Drive 513.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Lake Genevacar 513.2 mi
9h 7m$94–136Train
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
11h 58m$178–329Bus, train
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain
13h 31m$133–195Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
8h 33m$455–946Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
9h 3m$151–526Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
9h 8m$256–439Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
9h 43m$247–449
Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Lake Geneva is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Lake Geneva is to fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs $110 - $370.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Fox Lake via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Erie and Lake Geneva is 499 miles. The road distance is 516.2 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Lake Geneva without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Erie to Lake Geneva, including transfers.
Erie to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
Lake Geneva is 1h behind Erie. It is currently 6:31 AM in Erie and 5:31 AM in Lake Geneva.
Erie to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Lake Geneva is 516 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Erie to Lake Geneva.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Lake Geneva, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Erie Station to Lake Geneva via Chicago Union Station and Fox Lake in around 11h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Chicago OTC to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Irving Park to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–9
Train from Chicago OTC to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
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
- $50–85
- 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
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