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How to get fromEast Lansing to Lawrenceby plane, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Lansing to Lawrence by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAN - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 45m
    $181–938

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 59m
    $111–231

  3. Drive 735.6 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Lawrencecar car 735.6 mi
    12h 24m
    $135–194

  4. Bus to Detroit, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 38m
    $150–496

East Lansing to Lawrence by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 59m.

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