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

The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Springfield is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Lawrence and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lawrence and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Lawrence to Springfield?

The distance between Lawrence and Springfield is 388 miles. The road distance is 349.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lawrence to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 28m and costs $55 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Lawrence to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lawrence to Springfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lawrence to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Lawrence to Springfield?

The best way to get from Lawrence to Springfield is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $65 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Lawrence to Springfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lawrence to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lawrence to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Springfield is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Lawrence to Springfield.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

Lawrence to Springfield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Lawrence to Springfield by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 28m
$59–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 35m
$57–129
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
10h 35m
$69–228
Drive 347.1 mi
1. Drive from Lawrence to Springfieldcar 347.1 mi
5h 54m
$64–92
Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MCI - SPI
7h 2m
$123–635
Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane MCI - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
10h 34m
$204–638
Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 39m
$210–771

Lawrence to Springfield by bus and train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lawrence to Springfield.

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Distance: 385.3 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Springfield via Kansas City in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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