- Distance: 279.9 mi
- Duration: 5h
The average train between Chicago and La Crosse takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to La Crosse. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chicago and La Crosse. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 3:05 PM which arrives into La Crosse at 8:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at La Crosse station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Chicago to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and La Crosse is 364.1 km. The road distance is 450 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 59m.
