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

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

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

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    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
    $55–294

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 9m
    $236–377

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus Greyhound US0170
    14h 17m
    $82–131

  4. Drive  454.9 mi

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

  5. 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
    $146–692

  6. 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 56m
    $421–895

  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 43m
    $197–365

  8. 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 57m
    $207–372

Joliet to Erie by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Erie Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Erie via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, Gary Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 14h 17m.

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