How far is Erie from Chicago?

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

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

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

Bus Erie to Chicago from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Erie to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50am	Erie Bus Station	13h 35m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:50am	Erie Bus Station	11h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h 30m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	20h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Erie to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50am	Erie Bus Station	13h 35m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:50am	Erie Bus Station	11h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h 30m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	20h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Erie to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50am	Erie Bus Station	13h 35m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:50am	Erie Bus Station	11h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h 30m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	20h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Erie to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	9:50am	Erie Bus Station	11h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	18h 30m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	20h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	9:50am	Erie Bus Station	13h 35m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 18 hours, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18hAverage Duration

626 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $207	Average Duration18h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $249	Average Duration8h 56m	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Erie and Chicago?

Stops in Erie

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erie to Chicago by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$94

11-21

$94

Today

$102

11-23

$94

11-24

$94

11-25

$163

11-26

$152

11-27

$93

The cheapest trip from Erie to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $93

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

You can expect to pay from $93 to $355 for a bus ticket from Erie to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-11-27.