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How to get fromNaperville to Lawrenceby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Lawrence by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 27m
    $70–150

  2. Drive 523.8 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Lawrencecar car 523.8 mi
    8h 53m
    $96–139

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    6h 44m
    $73–345

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 2m
    $106–578

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 13m
    $146–678

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 10m
    $318–793

Naperville to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 8h 27m.

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