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How to get fromNormal to Lawrenceby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Normal to Lawrence by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 51m
    $88–211

  2. Drive  413.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Lawrencecar car 413.5 mi
    7h 4m
    $76–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 30m
    $82–132

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BMI - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $100–575

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h
    $116–278

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $140–742

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $415–904

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $751–1,118

Normal to Lawrence by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Lawrence Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Kansas City in around 11h.

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