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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lawrence is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 17h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lawrence is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 13m and costs $260 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Nesc Credit Union via New York Midtown, Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.

How far is it from Chicago to Lawrence?

The distance between Chicago and Lawrence is 876 miles. The road distance is 978.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 24h 1m and costs $550 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chicago to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lawrence bus from?

Chicago to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lawrence train from?

Chicago to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lawrence is to train which takes 24h 1m and costs $550 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 27h 38m.

Where does the Chicago to Lawrence bus arrive?

Chicago to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:01 AM in Chicago and 1:01 AM in Lawrence.

Where does the Chicago to Lawrence train arrive?

Chicago to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lawrence is 978 miles. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Chicago to Lawrence.

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lawrence.

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lawrence by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane MDW - MHT
2. Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Lawrencetaxi
4h 13m
$262–745
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
2. Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain
6h 25m
$130–669
Train
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
24h 1m
$569–874
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
27h 38m
$194–291
Drive 972.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Lawrencecar 972.6 mi
17h 48m
$167–241
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane ORD - MHT
2. Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Lawrencetaxi
4h 47m
$228–535
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
2. Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain
6h 44m
$560–1,019

Chicago to Lawrence by train and subway

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Distance: 871.2 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 24h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nesc Credit Union via New York Midtown, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell in around 27h 38m.

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