There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Lawrence by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus StopGreyhound US0136
8h 25m$57–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas CityLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
10h 3m$62–210Drive 348 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Lawrence348 mi
5h 53m$64–92Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)SPI - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
9h 24m$106–515Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)DEC - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
9h 42m$209–636Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)STL - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
8h 53m$211–719
Springfield to Lawrence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lawrence is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lawrence is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Springfield and Lawrence is 390 miles. The road distance is 350.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Springfield to Lawrence, including transfers.
Springfield to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lawrence is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $210 and takes 10h 3m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lawrence is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Springfield to Lawrence.
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