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How to get fromAlton to La Crosseby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane STL - LSE
    4h 34m
    $144–522

  2. Drive 390.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to La Crossecar car 390.6 mi
    8h 46m
    $72–103

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    10h 16m
    $175–372

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    12h 15m
    $150–292

  5. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane SPI - LSE
    7h 41m
    $114–421

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    15h 32m
    $146–224

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Alton Station and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 16m.

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