There are 6 ways to get from Lawrence to Evanston by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, subway, 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.
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- 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 12m$67–323Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h$128–278Bus
- 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 49m$98–156Drive 551.2 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Evanstoncar 551.2 mi
9h 38m$101–146Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- 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 LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
6h 15m$80–460Bus 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 54m$382–820
Lawrence to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Evanston is to bus which costs $95 - $160 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Evanston is to drive and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Dempster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Lawrence and Evanston is 616 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 11h and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 11h and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 14h 49m.
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 $120–270 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
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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