The average train between La Crosse and Ottawa takes 44h 23m and the fastest train takes 44h 22m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from La Crosse to Ottawa. 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 5 times a week between La Crosse and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 2:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from La Crosse is at 2:17 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 44h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Crosse to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from La Crosse station and arriving at Ottawa station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 23m.
La Crosse to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
La Crosse to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ottawa station.
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The distance between La Crosse and Ottawa is 1,241.3 km. The road distance is 1,714 km.
You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 22h 41m.