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 27 km 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$ 261 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 124 for a 22h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 263 km 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 Nashville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 165. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 27 km 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$ 261 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 124 for a 22h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 263 km 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 Nashville, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 165. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,604 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 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$ 206+
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
Speedway Legacy Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 160+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.3, 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$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. 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$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. 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.