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How to get fromLawrence to East Lansingby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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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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  1. Bus, fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MCI - LAN
    8h 24m
    $95–515

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    15h 4m
    $375–585

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    19h 5m

  4. Drive  731.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to East Lansingcar car 731.7 mi
    12h 30m
    $134–193

  5. Bus, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MCI - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    8h 43m
    $407–1,050

  6. Bus, fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MCI - FNT
    3. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $159–653

  7. Bus, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MCI - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    11h 5m
    $103–534

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 13m

Lawrence to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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 Gr. River past Abbot Rd via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 19h 5m.

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