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

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.

Article

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $256 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 346 km and will cost you around $108. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $228 for a journey of 396 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 $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $256 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 346 km and will cost you around $108. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $228 for a journey of 396 km.

Airports near Lawrence

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,717 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,366 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,974 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
Show more

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)
$262+
View
Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$197+
View
Omni Severin Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$294+
View
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis at State Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$302+
View
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Carmel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$200+
View
Baymont by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Lynhurst
3 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
$108+
View

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $2.13 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 $25.52 and $34.02. 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, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.13 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 $25.52 and $34.02. 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, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.