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How to get fromLawrence to Evanstonby bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Lawrence to Evanston by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    6h 15m
    $86–501

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    5h 22m
    $67–313

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 43m
    $263–406

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    14h 39m
    $114–166

  5. Drive  551.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Evanstoncar car 551.2 mi
    9h 38m
    $101–146

  6. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    6h 57m
    $68–381

  7. Train, taxi to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Newton Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ICT - MDW
    7h 39m
    $272–805

Lawrence to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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 $260–410 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.

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