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

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There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Lawrence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 38m
    $140–309

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    8h 6m
    $70–335

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    13h
    $73–194

  4. Drive 499.9 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Lawrencecar car 499.9 mi
    8h 17m
    $92–132

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 35m
    $100–585

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 53m
    $276–585

DeKalb to Lawrence by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Lawrence Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 13h.

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