Planning a trip to the Indiana State Fairgrounds just got easier for residents of Lawrence, Indiana, as the IndyGo Purple Line offers a direct and hassle-free journey. For those seeking to avoid the typical headaches of traffic and parking, the Purple Line provides a convenient drop-off right at the Fair's main entrance on 38th Street, as mentioned in the City of Lawrence's official announcement.
With a fare of $1.75 per ride and $4 for an all-day pass, budgeting for transportation is a no-brainer, and there's a price cut for the youth under 18 and seniors aged 65 and over with a valid ID, the Purple Line not only serves as an economic alternative to personal transit, it’s also shaping up as the go-to choice for fair-goers from all walks of life, driving the point home is the fact that since its launch in October 2024, this newly minted line has outranked the Red Line in popularity with over 100,000 riders hitching a ride each month.
The service has quickly become a crowd favorite, with those attending the Fair benefiting from its proximity to the main gate, a literal stone's throw from where the Purple Line sets you down; this accessibility significantly improves the experience for visitors, leading many to choose public transportation over personal vehicles, according to the City of Lawrence's news release.
Experiencing the Fair with the added pleasure of knowing you got there the smart way, taking a ride, that has been vetted by a growing number of savvy riders who prefer the ease and affordability of this burgeoning transit line now deemed IndyGo’s ace in high-volume mobility solutions.
