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How to get fromSpringfield to Lawrenceby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, taxi or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Lawrence by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus StopbusGreyhound US0136
    8h 25m
    $69–167

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas CitytrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    10h 3m
    $58–223

  3. Drive 348 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lawrencecar348 mi
    5h 53m
    $64–92

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSPI - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    8h 40m
    $110–504

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)planeDEC - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    8h 49m
    $213–625

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSTL - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    8h 4m
    $262–775

Springfield to Lawrence by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Lawrence Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Kansas City in around 10h 3m.

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