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 American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around $190 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $175 for a 21h 00m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, 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 $29 for a journey of 290 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 American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around $190 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $175 for a 21h 00m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, 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 $29 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,604 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 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, 1198 reviews)
$150+
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 195 reviews)
$170+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 914 reviews)
$184+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1252 reviews)
$155+
Speedway Legacy Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 64 reviews)
$117+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.3, 269 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Lawrence

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 78% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 78% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.