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Lawrence travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lawrence

With a population of 46,001, Lawrence is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lawrence to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 84
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 Vancouver and takes around 9h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around C$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about C$ 172 for a 18h 16m 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 Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 220 miles and will cost you around C$ 101. From Detroit, the ticket costs about C$ 152 for a journey of 300 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 Vancouver and takes around 9h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lawrence. The train journey from Lawrence to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around C$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about C$ 172 for a 18h 16m 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 Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 220 miles and will cost you around C$ 101. From Detroit, the ticket costs about C$ 152 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Lawrence

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 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)
C$ 198+
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JW Marriott Indianapolis
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 309+
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Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
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Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Quality Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
C$ 111+
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Renting a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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