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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in February
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $260 for a 15h 48m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 175 miles and will cost you around $182. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 330 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 $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $260 for a 15h 48m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 175 miles and will cost you around $182. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 330 miles.

Airports near Lawrence

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Lawrence

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,920 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,881 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,918 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,919 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,230 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Most booked hotels in Lawrence

Ironworks Hotel Indy
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$360+
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Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$258+
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Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Omni Severin Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$329+
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Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$262+
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Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.45 and $31.26. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.45 and $31.26. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.