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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS
Cheapest price
$175
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
21 h 10 m
Average duration
23 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
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 $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $175.
Of the 2 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Lawrence, KS on Thu, May 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 717 km distance in an average of 23 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 10 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:40 AM25h50Chicago, IL5:30 AMLawrence, KS$1751One-way0 transfers- 4:00 PM21h10Chicago, IL1:10 PMLawrence, KS$2331One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM21h10Chicago, IL1:10 PMLawrence, KS$2331One-way0 transfers
- 3:40 AM25h50Chicago, IL5:30 AMLawrence, KS$1751One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 $80. 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 $80, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$164 Average price | $131 Average price Cheapest | $319 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 times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS buses for today, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:30 PM Chicago, IL | 14h40 | 1:10 PM Lawrence, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 6 | |||||
| 3:40 AM Chicago, IL | 25h50 | 5:30 AM Lawrence, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Lawrence, KS
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