What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lawrence?

The distance between the two cities is 442 miles (713 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Lawrence?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Lawrence start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at 707 Vermont St. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Lawrence from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Lawrence on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	11:30pm	Lawrence Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:26 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lawrence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lawrence. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

13h 35mAverage Duration

446 milesDistance

65kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $241	Average Duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $631	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lawrence?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Lawrence

A
707 Vermont St
707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,387 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Lawrence, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lawrence?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Lawrence?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

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11/19

$62

Today

$101

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11/22

$81

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lawrence, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $62

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Lawrence, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $179 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Lawrence, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-22.