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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Cincinnati takes 3h 34m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $242 for a 17h 56m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 210 miles and will cost you around $149. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $373 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 17 miles from Lawrence.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Cincinnati takes 3h 34m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $242 for a 17h 56m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 210 miles and will cost you around $149. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $373 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,198 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,407 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)
$256+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$374+
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$303+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$257+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$103+
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$247+

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lawrence, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lawrence, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.