What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Lawrence is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Lawrence is to fly and train which takes 8h 42m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.

Is there a direct train between East Lansing and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from East Lansing to Lawrence?

The distance between East Lansing and Lawrence is 656 miles. The road distance is 739.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 15h and costs $210 - $470.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from East Lansing to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Lawrence bus from?

East Lansing to Lawrence bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Lawrence train from?

East Lansing to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from East Lansing to Lawrence?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Lawrence is to train which takes 15h and costs $210 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 19h 34m.

Where does the East Lansing to Lawrence bus arrive?

East Lansing to Lawrence bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 11:37 PM in East Lansing and 10:37 PM in Lawrence.

Where does the East Lansing to Lawrence train arrive?

East Lansing to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Lawrence is 740 miles. It takes approximately 12h 24m to drive from East Lansing to Lawrence.

How do I get a train ticket from East Lansing to Lawrence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from East Lansing to Lawrence?

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Where can I stay near Lawrence?

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

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAN - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 42m
$169–807
Drive 735.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Lawrencecar 735.6 mi
12h 24m
$135–194
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
15h
$216–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
19h 34m
$176–301
Bus to Detroit, fly, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DTW - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 18m
$413–1,059
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
16h 59m
$191–397

East Lansing to Lawrence by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 651.8 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Lawrence Bus Stop via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 34m.

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