The average train between Elgin and La Crosse takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 Elgin and La Crosse. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 1:28 PM which arrives into La Crosse at 8:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at La Crosse station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Elgin to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The distance between Elgin and La Crosse is 310.6 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 16m.
