Getting Here
Flying to Lawrence
Lawrence is conveniently located on Interstate 70 just 30 minutes west of Kansas City and 20 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. Kansas City International Airport (MCI), just 45 minutes northeast is serviced by most major airlines.
Click here for maps and driving directions.
Check out any one of these airlines servicing MCI to make your reservations for a Lawrence getaway:
- American Airlines
- Continental Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Frontier Airlines
- Midwest Airlines
- Northwest Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- United Airlines
Or, visit the Lawrence Municipal Airport. It is equipped for corporate jets with two 5,000-foot lighted runways and two 3,500-foot runways as well as an instrument landing system. Charter service is also available.
Call: 785-842-0000.
Driving to Lawrence
Check the charts below for mileage and drive times.
| From | Miles | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Major U.S. Cities | ||
| Atlanta | 876 | 13:35 hours |
| Boston | 1,507 | 22:15 hours |
| Chicago | 541 | 9:45 hours |
| Dallas | 481 | 8:45 hours |
| Des Moines | 247 | 3:50 hours |
| Kansas City | 40 | 0:45 hours |
| Los Angeles | 1,551 | 28:30 hours |
| Minneapolis | 489 | 7:15 hours |
| St. Louis | 291 | 5:30 hours |
| Other Kansas Cities | ||
| Arkansas City | 225 | 4:00 hours |
| Dodge City | 302 | 5:30 hours |
| Emporia | 65 | 1:15 hours |
| Goodland | 368 | 6:45 hours |
| Topeka | 21 | 0:30 hours |
| Wichita | 148 | 2:45 hours |
Car Rental
Hertz Rental
Car and truck rental, unlimited rates available, customer pick up and delivery. Open 7 days a week with special rates for KU employees.
Location: 1120 E. 23rd St.
Call: 785-842-4297
Laird Noller Automotive Leasing
Cars, vans and pickups at affordable rates. Open Monday through Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm.
Location: 23rd & Alabama St.
Call: 785-843-3500
Public Transit
The T
Lawrence's public transit system. Visit www.lawrencetransit.org or call 785-312-7054 for a route map.
Rail
Amtrak Passenger Service
Location: 413 E. 7th St.
Call: 1-800-872-7245
Web: www.amtrak.com
Bus
Greyhound
Location: 1401 W. 6th St.
Call: 785-843-5622
Shuttle & Limo Services
Affordable Limo
Door-to-door, 24 hour KCI transportation service at an affordable rate.
Call: 785-841-0463, 1-800-737-9319
E-mail: ojebode@aol.com
Midwest Transportation Corporation
Airport transportation 24 hours a day, door-to-door. Six-, eight- and 10-passenger limos available and a 20-passenger mini-bus.
Call: 785-865-2872, 1-888-467-3729
