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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lawrence to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 79
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. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around C$ 178 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 127 for a 19h 41m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 104. From Nashville, the ticket costs about C$ 403 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. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around C$ 178 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 127 for a 19h 41m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Louisville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 104. From Nashville, the ticket costs about C$ 403 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (931 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,830 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,627 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,540 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 205+
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 232+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 256+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 218+
Speedway Legacy Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 167+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 129+

Renting a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.07 and C$ 22.75. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.07 and C$ 22.75. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.