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How to get fromEvanston to LawrenceBy plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Lawrence by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, 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 51m
    $70–344

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 36m
    $137–298

  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 US0136 / ...
    14h 44m
    $88–162

  4. Drive 555.1 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Lawrencecar car 555.1 mi
    9h 34m
    $102–147

  5. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Adams/Wabashsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    4. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $106–634

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

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    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
    8h 24m
    $276–584

Evanston to Lawrence by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Lawrence Bus Stop via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 44m.

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