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
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 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 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Washington, D.C. takes 18h 16m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $188 for a 22h 10m 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
Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence
Most booked hotels in Lawrence
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.