About A Campus on a River With a Mile-Long Downtown

CAMPUS AND LOCATION

A Campus on a River With a Mile-Long Downtown

Plan Your Trip to Appleton

Lawrence is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, in the heart of the Fox Valley. Campus is easy to reach by car, plane, bus, or train, making visits convenient for students and families across the Midwest and beyond.

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Lawrence is near Interstate 41, with convenient access from major cities across the region.

  • Milwaukee: about 2 hours
  • Madison: about 2 hours
  • Green Bay: about 30 minutes
  • Chicago: about 3.5 hours
  • Minneapolis and St. Paul: about 4.5 hours
  • Iowa City: about 5.5 hours

For the most up-to-date directions, use your preferred map app.

GPS address: 711 E. Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911

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Appleton International Airport is about 15 minutes from campus and is served by major airlines with connections across the country. Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay is about 30 miles from campus and offers another convenient option.

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Greyhound connects Appleton to major cities in the United States, and the city’s bus terminal is a short walk from campus. Amtrak Thruway offers daily bus and train connections between Appleton, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

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Find Your Way Around Lawrence

Looking for Warch Campus Center, accessible parking, or a favorite spot along the Fox River? Use the campus map to explore buildings, parking, pathways, and gathering places across Lawrence.

Learn in Appleton and Around the World

Explore the places where Lawrentians live, learn, perform, research, and discover.

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VISIT

Plan Your Lawrence Visit

Get a meaningful glimpse of life as a Lawrentian—immersing yourself in academics, campus life, and opportunities that match your passions. You’ll explore academic spaces, student life, and the places Lawrentians gather, study, perform, and connect.

Explore Lawrence from wherever you are. Our virtual tour gives you a closer look at campus spaces, student life, and the Lawrence community on your own schedule.

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