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How to get fromIndianapolis to Erieby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus Bsb 14
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 42m
    $132–230

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Eriebus bus FlixBus 2526
    8h 50m
    $63–102

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 48m
    $338–535

  4. Drive  406 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Eriecar car 406 mi
    7h 6m
    $75–107

  5. Fly to Erie International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane IND - ERI
    8h 10m
    $84–464

  6. Bus via Toledo (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    10h
    $78–115

  7. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane IND - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $365–1,035

  8. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane IND - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    9h 6m
    $131–755

Indianapolis to Erie by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 48m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day.

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