There are 9 ways to get from Wisconsin to Lawrence by bus, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
6h 17m$104–385Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h 29m$142–318Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
16h$108–172Drive 585.7 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Lawrencecar 585.7 mi
10h 12m$107–155Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 17m$122–725Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Kansas City, train
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSN - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 33m$132–775Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 49m$418–864Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 27m$119–686Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train
- Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSP - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 59m$539–1,013
Wisconsin to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Lawrence is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Lawrence is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $100 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Lawrence is 675 miles. The road distance is 589.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Wisconsin to Lawrence, including transfers.
Wisconsin to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Lawrence is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 16h.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Wisconsin to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Wisconsin to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Lawrence is 589 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Wisconsin to Lawrence.
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