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How to get fromChampaign to Lawrenceby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Lawrence by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 6m
    $121–248

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    10h 50m
    $72–140

  3. Drive 433.4 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Lawrencecar car 433.4 mi
    7h 14m
    $80–115

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMI - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 3m
    $131–648

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 36m
    $192–393

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DEC - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $244–769

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $407–864

Champaign to Lawrence by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Lawrence Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 36m.

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