There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Lawrence by bus, plane, car, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
5h 48m$108–399Drive 503.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Lawrencecar 503.4 mi
8h 44m$92–133Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
12h 21m$170–354Bus
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
14h 26m$108–208Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 21m$417–879Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 34m$151–739
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Lawrence is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Lawrence is to bus and fly and drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Rockford and Lawrence is 666 miles. The road distance is 506.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Lawrence without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 21m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Rockford to Lawrence, including transfers.
Rockford to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) station.
Rockford to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Lawrence is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Rockford to Lawrence.
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What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Lawrence Bus Stop via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 14h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
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