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.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $261 for a 14h 14m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 185 km and will cost you around $143. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 298 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 $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $261 for a 14h 14m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 185 km and will cost you around $143. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 298 km.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,168 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,787 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,167 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (894 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$236+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$266+
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$321+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$231+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$121+
Days Inn Indianapolis
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
$91+

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.42 and $24.56. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.42 and $24.56. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.