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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Erie.

Bus
Average Price$55 - $150Average Duration13h 55m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$79 - $167Average Duration8h 48m
57kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Erie

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
13h 55mAverage Duration
$55Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Erie: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$112
Average train trip duration8h 48m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:30pm
Distance388 miles (625 km)

Chicago to Erie Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Erie was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $133

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Erie, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Erie is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Erie you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Chicago and Erie, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Erie.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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