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

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There are 8 ways to get from Erie to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ERI - MSP
    8h 13m
    $99–504

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    18h 17m
    $228–507

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 40m
    $116–245

  4. Drive  850.1 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Minneapoliscar car 850.1 mi
    14h 12m
    $156–225

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CLE - MSP
    6h 9m
    $580–1,061

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUF - MSP
    6h 35m
    $120–604

  7. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PIT - MSP
    8h 48m
    $521–1,038

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    20h 48m
    $201–410

Erie to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 18h 17m.

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