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 $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $232 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 193 km and will cost you around $68. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $405 for a journey of 274 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 $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $232 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 193 km and will cost you around $68. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $405 for a journey of 274 km.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,685 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,233 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,028 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (850 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,786 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (741 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,560 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,368 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)
$243+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$335+
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$281+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$250+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$112+
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$207+

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.64 and $26.18. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lawrence, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.64 and $26.18. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lawrence, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.