There are 8 ways to get from Lawrence to East Lansing by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus, fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MCI - LAN
8h 48m$100–514Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
15h 4m$183–396Bus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
19h 3m$157–251Drive 731.7 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to East Lansingcar 731.7 mi
12h 30m$134–193Bus, fly to Detroit
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCI - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 44m$407–1,149Bus, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MCI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
9h 31m$140–629Bus, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCI - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
11h 17m$163–893Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 11m$188–371
Lawrence to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to East Lansing is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to East Lansing is to bus and fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $400 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
The distance between Lawrence and East Lansing is 659 miles. The road distance is 736 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 15h 4m and costs $180 - $400.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Lawrence to East Lansing, including transfers.
Lawrence to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to East Lansing is to train which takes 15h 4m and costs $180 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 19h 3m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 15h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 19h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Lawrence. It is currently 8:19 AM in Lawrence and 9:19 AM in East Lansing.
Lawrence to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to East Lansing is 736 miles. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Lawrence to East Lansing.
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