There are 5 ways to get from Edwardsville to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0180s
7h$104–158Drive 299 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edwardsville to Lawrencecar 299 mi
5h 7m$55–79Train via St. Louis (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
8h 18m$157–279Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Edwardsville to St-Louis-Airport-STLtaxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 2m$172–758Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
9h 24m$148–267
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edwardsville to Lawrence is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Edwardsville to Lawrence is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Edwardsville station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Edwardsville to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Edwardsville and Lawrence is 346 miles. The road distance is 300.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edwardsville to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Edwardsville to Lawrence, including transfers.
Edwardsville to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Edwardsville to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Edwardsville to Lawrence is to bus which takes 7h and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train via St. Louis, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Edwardsville, IL, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edwardsville to Lawrence Amtrak Station via St. Louis and Kansas City in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Edwardsville to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Edwardsville to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edwardsville to Lawrence is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Edwardsville to Lawrence.
There are 44+ hotels available in Lawrence.