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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
19 h 31 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS without transferring at least once.
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5:15 PM13h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station7:10 AMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1061One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+undefined · undefined9:45 AM13h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:30 PMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1201One-way2 transfers
- undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined10:50 PM24h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:30 PMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1301One-way3 transfers
- undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined11:10 PM24h20Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL11:30 PMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1321One-way3 transfers
- undefined · undefined · undefined10:15 AM20h55Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL7:10 AMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1321One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+undefined · undefined9:45 AM13h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:30 PMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1201One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+5:15 PM13h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station7:10 AMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1061One-way1 transfer
- undefined · undefined · undefined10:15 AM20h55Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL7:10 AMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1321One-way2 transfers
- undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined11:10 PM24h20Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL11:30 PMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1321One-way3 transfers
- undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined10:50 PM24h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:30 PMLawrence, Central Station, KS$1301One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$162 Average price | $130 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price |
20h 53m Average total duration 20h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $132 |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM Chicago, IL | 21h10 | 1:10 PM Lawrence, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS run on average 5 times per day, taking around 20h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 445 miles (717 km) distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 445 miles (717 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 13h 45m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS
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