What's the distance between Erie and Chicago by coach?

The distance between Erie and Chicago by coach is approximately 389 miles (627 km).

How can I travel from Erie to Chicago avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Erie to Chicago from £39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Erie to Chicago on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:50	Erie Bus Station	13h 35m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	09:50	Erie Bus Station	11h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	18h 30m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	20h 10m	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	18h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Erie to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	18h 30m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	09:50	Erie Bus Station	11h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	20h 10m	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	18h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	09:50	Erie Bus Station	13h 35m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Erie to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:50	Erie Bus Station	13h 35m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	09:50	Erie Bus Station	11h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	18h 30m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	20h 10m	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	18h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Erie to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	18h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	09:50	Erie Bus Station	11h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	18h 30m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	20h 10m	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	09:50	Erie Bus Station	13h 35m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18hAverage duration

388 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£39 - £112	Average duration18h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£39 - £135	Average duration8h 56m	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Erie to Chicago

What's the distance between Erie and Chicago by coach?
The distance between Erie and Chicago by coach is approximately 389 miles (627 km).
How can I travel from Erie to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£52

19/11

£51

Today

£51

21/11

£51

22/11

£58

23/11

£54

24/11

£57

25/11

£89

The cheapest trip from Erie to Chicago was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £51

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 £51 to £193 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 £51, which is on 2025-11-21.