What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Lawrence is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Lawrence is to fly and drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $70 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Michigan & Washington, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Evanston to Lawrence?

The distance between Evanston and Lawrence is 622 miles. The road distance is 558.4 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Evanston to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Lawrence bus from?

Evanston to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Evanston to Lawrence is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h.

Where does the Evanston to Lawrence bus arrive?

Evanston to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Lawrence is 558 miles. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Evanston to Lawrence.

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 27+ hotels available in Lawrence.

Evanston to Lawrence - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and subway

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
5h 50m
$70–334
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
10h 36m
$82–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136
15h
$82–157
Drive 555.1 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Lawrencecar 555.1 mi
9h 33m
$102–147
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
7h 28m
$144–625
Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the subway from Dempster to Washington/Wabashsubway
2. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
7h 16m
$104–625
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
9h 15m
$363–552

Evanston to Lawrence by train and bus (Amtrak)

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10h 36mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.3 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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 $75–140 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 15h.

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