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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Cincinnati takes 3h 34m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $108 for a 17h 56m 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 120 miles and will cost you around $42. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $250 for a journey of 170 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Cincinnati takes 3h 34m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $108 for a 17h 56m 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 120 miles and will cost you around $42. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $250 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,717 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 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, 1199 reviews)
$153+
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 192 reviews)
$168+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 931 reviews)
$196+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 250 reviews)
$155+
Speedway Legacy Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 67 reviews)
$117+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, 269 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 84% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

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 $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 84% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

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.