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 Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)MCI - DTW
6h 26m$141–389Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
16h 20m$107–328Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
16h 8m$133–348Drive 793.4 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Detroit793.4 mi
13h 21m$145–210Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2552
18h 57m$143–366
Lawrence to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Detroit is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Detroit is to bus and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $140 - $390.
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 $130 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 $130 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $330 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 Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
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
- $80–200
- 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
- $50–150
- 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
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- 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
- $35–85
- 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
- $55–160
- 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 2:06 PM in Lawrence and 3:06 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 21m to drive from Lawrence to Detroit.
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