There are 8 ways to get from Wheaton to Erie by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport
best- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
5h 46m$54–293Train
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 52m$248–379Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
13h 42m$86–137Drive 464.6 mi
- Drive from Wheaton to Eriecar 464.6 mi
8h 10m$83–119Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
7h 35m$145–699Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
7h 50m$420–899Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
8h 19m$196–364Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
8h 9m$206–374
Wheaton to Erie by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wheaton to Erie is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Wheaton to Erie is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $50 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheaton to Erie. However, there are services departing from West St & Indiana St and arriving at Erie via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheaton to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Wheaton and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Wheaton and Erie is 450 miles. The road distance is 467.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Erie without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $240 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Wheaton to Erie, including transfers.
Wheaton to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Wheaton to Erie train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheaton station.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Erie is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $240 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Wheaton, IL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Wheaton to Erie Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West St & Indiana St to Erie via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Wheaton to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Wheaton. It is currently 3:25 PM in Wheaton and 4:25 PM in Erie.
Wheaton to Erie train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheaton to Erie is 467 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Wheaton to Erie.
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