There are 7 ways to get from Lawrence to Evanston by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway
6h 13m$80–493Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
5h 20m$72–353Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
10h 45m$133–288Bus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
14h 50m$98–173Drive 551.2 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Evanstoncar 551.2 mi
9h 38m$101–146Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
6h 46m$272–573Bus to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Salinabus
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SLN - ORD
8h 6m$97–411
Lawrence to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Evanston is to bus which costs $95 - $180 and takes 14h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Evanston is to drive and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via St Louis Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Lawrence and Evanston is 497 miles. The road distance is 554.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lawrence to Evanston, including transfers.
Lawrence to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Evanston is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 14h 50m.
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 $130–290 and the journey takes 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Rogers & Paulina via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jackson & Dearborn, and State & Van Buren in around 14h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Harold Washington Library to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1
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
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lawrence to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Evanston is 554 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Lawrence to Evanston.
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