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Lawrence travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lawrence

With a population of 46,001, Lawrence is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States.

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When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $260 for a 17h 56m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 115 miles and will cost you around $73. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 185 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 Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $260 for a 17h 56m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 115 miles and will cost you around $73. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Lawrence

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Lawrence

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,613 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,079 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (373 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,480 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$303+
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Omni Severin Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$270+
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Hyatt Regency Indianapolis at State Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$256+
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Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Baymont by Wyndham Indianapolis Northeast
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$120+
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Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.72 and $24.96.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.72 and $24.96.