There are 6 ways to get from Lawrence to Evanston by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
6h 15m$80–470Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
5h 14m$67–313Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
10h 43m$119–282Bus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
14h 39m$101–159Drive 551.2 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Evanstoncar 551.2 mi
9h 38m$101–146Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
6h 55m$382–820
Lawrence to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Evanston is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Evanston is to drive and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Lawrence and Evanston is 496 miles. The road distance is 554.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Lawrence to Evanston, including transfers.
Lawrence to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Evanston is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $110 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 39m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–280 and the journey takes 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
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
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Booking & Getting There
Lawrence to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lawrence to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Evanston is 554 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Lawrence to Evanston.
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