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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lawrence is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lawrence is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Lawrence?

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.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Lawrence?

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.

How far is it from Springfield to Lawrence?

The distance between Springfield and Lawrence is 390 miles. The road distance is 350 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Springfield to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lawrence bus from?

Springfield to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lawrence train from?

Springfield to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lawrence is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Springfield to Lawrence bus arrive?

Springfield to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Springfield to Lawrence train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Springfield to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lawrence is 350 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Springfield to Lawrence.

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

Book your Springfield to Lawrence train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 42+ hotels available in Lawrence.

Springfield to Lawrence - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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
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1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
8h 25m
$58–116
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
10h 3m
$112–246
Drive 348 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Lawrencecar 348 mi
5h 56m
$64–92
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SPI - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 10m
$114–591
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DEC - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 26m
$217–712
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 7m
$409–784

Springfield to Lawrence by bus

8Weekly Buses

8h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Lawrence.

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Distance: 387.7 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

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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