There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ERI - MWA
7h 48m$112–447Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
15h 47m$230–494Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
19h 15m$125–251Drive 657.7 mi
- Drive from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar 657.7 mi
11h 29m$120–174Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
20h 46m$124–264
Erie International Airport (ERI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Carbondale via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.
The distance between Erie and Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 586 miles. The road distance is 661.6 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 15h 47m and costs $230 - $500.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, including transfers.
Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 15h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 20h 46m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Chicago Union Station and Carbondale in around 15h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
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
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 662 miles. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Erie to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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