There are 5 ways to get from Lawrence to Detroit by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCI - DTW
6h 23m$133–471Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
16h 20m$94–261Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
16h 8m$126–355Drive 793.4 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Detroitcar 793.4 mi
13h 28m$145–210Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
18h 57m$131–343
Lawrence to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Detroit is to bus which costs $90 - $270 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Detroit is to bus and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Detroit, MI via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
The distance between Lawrence and Detroit is 720 miles. The road distance is 798.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 16h 8m and costs $120 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Lawrence to Detroit, including transfers.
Lawrence to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Detroit is to train which takes 16h 8m and costs $120 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $270 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Detroit, MI via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Lawrence. It is currently 8:12 PM in Lawrence and 9:12 PM in Detroit.
Lawrence to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Detroit is 798 miles. It takes approximately 13h 28m to drive from Lawrence to Detroit.
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