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How to get fromJoliet to Erieby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    5h 51m
    $60–334

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gary to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    13h 57m
    $46–132

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 49m
    $152–314

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    12h 38m
    $76–155

  5. Drive 454.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Eriecar car 454.9 mi
    7h 47m
    $83–120

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 32m
    $184–495

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    8h 21m
    $174–368

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $126–677

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $111–520

Joliet to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Erie, PA via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, Gary Bus Station, Gary, and Cleveland, OH in around 13h 57m.

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