What is the travel distance from Chicago to Erie?

The distance covered from Chicago to Erie is 627 km (389 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Erie?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Erie Bus Station, in Erie.

Bus Chicago to Erie from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Erie on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 10m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 35m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Erie on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 10m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 35m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:24 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Erie

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 8 hours 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 48mAverage Duration

625 kmDistance

57kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$77 - $221	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $248	Average Duration8h 48m	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Erie?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Erie

A
Erie Bus Station
208 E Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Erie by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Erie?
The distance covered from Chicago to Erie is 627 km (389 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Erie?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Erie Bus Station, in Erie.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$163

11-26

$200

Today

$125

11-28

$156

11-29

$275

11-30

$195

12-01

$175

12-02

$131

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Erie was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $125

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

You can expect to pay from $125 to $275 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-12-02.