There are 7 ways to get from Lawrence to Indianapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
5h 44m$191–490Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
10h 15m$78–192Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Denver
12h 27m$86–231Drive 520.3 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Indianapoliscar 520.3 mi
8h 42m$95–138Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MHK - IND
9h 9m$98–455Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
14h 47m$117–287Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
15h 42m$112–267
Lawrence to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $190 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Lawrence and Indianapolis is 533 miles. The road distance is 523.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Lawrence to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Lawrence to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $75 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–80
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–130
- Business - advance purchase
- $55–250
- Business Class
- $90–300
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 Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- 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
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–80
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Lawrence. It is currently 10:07 AM in Lawrence and 11:07 AM in Indianapolis.
Lawrence to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Indianapolis is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Lawrence to Indianapolis.
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