There are 8 ways to get from Lawrence to Lansing by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MCI - LAN
8h 12m$98–513Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 38m$188–373Bus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
19h 3m$132–231Drive 727.8 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Lansingcar 727.8 mi
12h 26m$133–192Bus, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCI - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
9h 7m$409–1,152Bus, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MCI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus
10h 1m$141–632Bus, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCI - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
10h 45m$162–893Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
15h 42m$185–400
Lawrence to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Lansing is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Lansing is to bus and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Lawrence and Lansing is 653 miles. The road distance is 732.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 38m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Lawrence to Lansing, including transfers.
Lawrence to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Lansing is to bus which takes 19h 3m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 19h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 15h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
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
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Lawrence. It is currently 9:11 AM in Lawrence and 10:11 AM in Lansing.
Lawrence to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Lansing is 732 miles. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Lawrence to Lansing.
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