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

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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
    6h 31m
    $74–336

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 19m
    $81–199

  3. Drive 506.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Lawrencecar car 506.9 mi
    8h 32m
    $93–134

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain 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
    7h 30m
    $113–635

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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
    8h 16m
    $148–626

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kirksville Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane ORD - IRK
    3. Take the train from La Plata Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $121–317

Joliet to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Kansas City in around 12h 19m.

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