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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lawrence deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$58
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. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around $118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $181 for a 19h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 263 km from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 274 km and will cost you around $120. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 27 km from Lawrence. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around $118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $181 for a 19h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 263 km from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 274 km and will cost you around $120. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 330 km.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (731 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,549 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 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, 1202 reviews)
$151+
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 192 reviews)
$169+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 938 reviews)
$207+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 249 reviews)
$157+
Speedway Legacy Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 67 reviews)
$140+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, 273 reviews)
$80+

Renting a car in Lawrence

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $108 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Indianapolis.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Standard (Toyota Prius or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $108 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Indianapolis.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Standard (Toyota Prius or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.