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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    5h 10m
    $78–369

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h
    $150–310

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    13h 25m
    $92–173

  4. Drive 545.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lawrencecar car 545.6 mi
    9h 14m
    $100–144

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $136–781

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $366–781

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $183–895

Chicago to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 25m.

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