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Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States, and the sixth-largest city in the state. It is in the northeastern sector of the state, astride Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers.

Type CityPopulation 94,934

Why go

  • City and county seat in Kansas, United States.
  • Served by Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC).

History

Lawrence is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States, and the sixth-largest city in the state. It is in the northeastern sector of the state, astride Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 94,934. The city is a college town with a significant student population, because it is home to both the University of Kansas (KU) and Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU).

Airports

Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) 22 mi to the centre
Topeka, KS, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Chicago (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • United Airlines UA (ERJ) Β· 1 route: Chicago*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) 21 mi to the centre
Topeka, KS, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) 3.8 mi to the centre
Lawrence, KS, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
New Century AirCenter Airport (JCI) 22 mi to the centre
New Century, KS, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ottawa Municipal Airport 29 mi to the centre
Ottawa, KS, US
Outdoor
Bland Airport 7.8 mi to the centre
Eudora, KS, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC); 28 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lawrence, Kansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus Β· Johnson County, Kansas Β· Schedules & GTFS data
Bus Β· Kansas City, Missouri Β· Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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