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How to get fromLawrence to Evanstonby car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, subway, or train

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

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

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    1. Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    5h 17m
    $72–323

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h
    $152–317

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    14h 49m
    $96–173

  4. Drive 551.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Evanstoncar car 551.2 mi
    9h 38m
    $101–146

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

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    6h 26m
    $80–462

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

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    6h 57m
    $362–822

  7. Bus to Kansas City, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    9h 7m
    $117–683

Lawrence to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 14h 49m.

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