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 17 miles from Lawrence. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from New York and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $132 for a 22h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 164 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 180 miles and will cost you around $34. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 17 miles from Lawrence. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from New York and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $132 for a 22h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 164 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 180 miles and will cost you around $34. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 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, 1203 reviews)
$155+
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 192 reviews)
$168+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 925 reviews)
$193+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 246 reviews)
$155+
Speedway Legacy Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 66 reviews)
$129+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.3, 272 reviews)
$80+

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 76% 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 (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 60% 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 76% 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 (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.