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How to get fromLawrence to Springfieldby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Lawrence to Springfield by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0136
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    7h 38m
    $53–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0136
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    7h 45m
    $52–154

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas CitytrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 35m
    $72–208

  4. Drive 347.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Springfieldcar347.1 mi
    5h 52m
    $64–92

  5. 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)planeMCI - SPI
    7h 37m
    $135–732

  6. 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)planeMCI - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    10h 28m
    $196–615

  7. 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)planeMCI - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 44m
    $201–668

  8. Bus, fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeMCI - PIA
    3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    10h 54m

Lawrence to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 45m.

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