Location & Access

Convenient & Connected

Lawrence is at the very geographic heart of the U.S., and we are well-situated and closely connected to two of Kansas’s largest cities, providing convenient access to major regional, national, and international connections for business supply lines, transportation, and travel.

Local Connections

Using multi-lane interstate and highway road systems, Lawrence is just 20 minutes west of the Kansas City Metro area and 20 minutes east of the state’s capital of Topeka. Lawrence is also accessible via alternate routes that include several other highways and roads.

Other communities within easy commuting range include Baldwin City, Eudora, and Lecompton, bringing a steady flow of business, workers, and tourism to Lawrence.

Lawrence Transit System

Meeting the city’s transportation needs is the Lawrence Transit System, developed through a partnership between the City of Lawrence and the University of Kansas. The transit system’s Central Station links to the K-10 Connector and Greyhound bus services.

Business Intermodal & Distribution

Taking care of business is Logistics Park Kansas City, a 1,700-acre distribution and warehouse intermodal park located less than 30 miles from Lawrence in Edgerton, Kansas.

Regional Connections

Traveling outward from Lawrence in just about any direction can take you to any number of large metropolitan cities.

By Car

Whether you use interstate, state, or local highways and roads, personal and commercial travel to major market and rural activities is both easy and safe.

By Rail

Lawrence Station is served by Amtrak’s Southwest Chief train, traveling between Chicago and Los Angeles. The current Lawrence Station was built in 1956 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. The original station was built by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway in 1883.

By Air

Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) is owned and operated by the City of Lawrence. Its combination of 5,700 feet of runway and Class I instrument landing system makes it a convenient, all-weather airport, particularly for regional business travelers.

Lawrence Regional Airport averages more than 100 daily flight operations of single-engine, twin-engine, business jets, and helicopters.

National & International Connections

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is located just 45 minutes from downtown Lawrence and offers nonstop flights to over 55 cities in the U.S. The airport, also known as KCI by frequent travelers, sees more than 11.5 million passengers annually and can get you to either U.S. coast in an average of three hours. KC International Airport continues to grow and offers expanded air service at its million-square-foot single terminal and 6,300-space parking structure.