Lawrence travel guide

Lawrence Tourism | Lawrence Guide

You're Going to Love Lawrence

With a population of 46,001, Lawrence is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lawrence deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lawrence

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 17 miles from Lawrence. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $118 for a 17h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 164 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Nashville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 170 miles and will cost you around $230. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 17 miles from Lawrence. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $118 for a 17h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 164 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Nashville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 170 miles and will cost you around $230. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,649 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,015 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,761 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,547 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,361 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Most booked hotels in Lawrence

Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1204 reviews)
$150+
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 192 reviews)
$171+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 931 reviews)
$202+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 250 reviews)
$156+
Speedway Legacy Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 67 reviews)
$140+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.1, 272 reviews)
$80+

Renting a car in Lawrence

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $108 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Indianapolis.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Standard (Toyota Prius or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $108 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Indianapolis.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Standard (Toyota Prius or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.