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.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 27 km from Lawrence.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $310 for a 17h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 263 km from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 193 km and will cost you around $124. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 27 km from Lawrence.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $310 for a 17h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 263 km from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 193 km and will cost you around $124. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,866 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,661 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (404 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,540 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 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, Excellent reviews)
$252+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$307+
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$304+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$254+
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$203+

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lawrence, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lawrence, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.