There are 4 ways to get from Arlington Heights to La Crosse by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 34m$65–313Drive 252.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arlington Heights to La Crossecar 252.9 mi
4h 36m$47–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 54m$93–199Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
7h 33m$62–112
Arlington Heights to La Crosse by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington Heights to La Crosse is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to La Crosse is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington Heights station to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines Metra Station and arriving at La Crosse via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington Heights to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Arlington Heights and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Arlington Heights and La Crosse is 250 miles. The road distance is 254.3 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Arlington Heights to La Crosse, including transfers.
Arlington Heights to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Arlington Heights to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to La Crosse is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arlington Heights to La Crosse via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Arlington Heights to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington Heights to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Arlington Heights to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington Heights to La Crosse is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Arlington Heights to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.