What is the cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Normal is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lawrence to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Normal is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Lawrence and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Normal. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Bloomington via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lawrence and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Lawrence to Normal?

The distance between Lawrence and Normal is 399 miles. The road distance is 413.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lawrence to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Lawrence to Normal without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $65 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Lawrence to Normal?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Lawrence to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lawrence to Normal bus from?

Lawrence to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Lawrence to Normal train from?

Lawrence to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lawrence to Normal?

The best way to get from Lawrence to Normal is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $190 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Lawrence to Normal bus arrive?

Lawrence to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Lawrence to Normal train arrive?

Lawrence to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Lawrence to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Normal is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Lawrence to Normal.

How do I get a train ticket from Lawrence to Normal?

Book your Lawrence to Normal train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lawrence to Normal?

Book your Lawrence to Normal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Lawrence to Normal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lawrence to Normal by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington/NormalDenver
9h 12m
$66–181
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
11h 24m
$57–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
11h 20m
$92–183
Drive 410.9 mi
1. Drive from Lawrence to Normal410.9 mi
7h 2m
$75–109
Bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)MCI - BMI
8h 37m
$85–467
Bus, fly to Peoria International Airport
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)MCI - PIA
3. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normal
9h 59m
$108–512
Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MCI - MDW
3. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
8h 28m
$104–549
Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MCI - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
8h 52m
$168–626
Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MCI - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
8h 39m
$208–729

Lawrence to Normal by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Bloomington via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Kansas City in around 11h 24m.

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