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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Lawrence is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Lawrence is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Lawrence?

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

How far is it from Normal to Lawrence?

The distance between Normal and Lawrence is 400 miles. The road distance is 415.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Lawrence without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 11m and costs $65 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Normal to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Lawrence bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Normal to Lawrence train from?

Normal to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train or bus from Normal to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Normal to Lawrence is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $190 and takes 11h.

Where does the Normal to Lawrence bus arrive?

Normal to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where does the Normal to Lawrence train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Lawrence is 416 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Normal to Lawrence.

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

Book your Normal to Lawrence train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 31+ hotels available in Lawrence.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Normal to Lawrence by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to GalesburgIndianapolis
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
9h 11m
$65–187
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas CityLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
11h
$61–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
11h 55m
$85–203
Drive 413.5 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Lawrence413.5 mi
7h 1m
$76–109
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kansas City (MCI)BMI - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
9h 41m
$88–489
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Peoria
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Kansas City (MCI)PIA - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
10h 52m
$112–533
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)MDW - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
9h 27m
$105–566
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)ORD - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
10h 10m
$171–625
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)STL - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
9h 50m
$215–727

Normal to Lawrence by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 11mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.4 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bloomington to Lawrence Bus Stop via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Kansas City in around 11h.

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