There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 14m$91–197Drive 264.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aurora to La Crossecar 264.1 mi
4h 32m$49–70Bus
- 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
8h 46m$65–115Train, line 330 bus, fly
- Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
4h 28m$68–317Train, bus
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
9h 29m$66–112
Aurora to La Crosse by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurora to La Crosse is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to La Crosse is to train and line 330 bus and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Aurora to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from La Grange/Burlington Ave. and arriving at La Crosse via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Aurora to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Aurora and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Aurora and La Crosse is 319 miles. The road distance is 265.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Aurora to La Crosse, including transfers.
Aurora to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Aurora to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
The best way to get from Aurora to La Crosse is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Aurora to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to La Crosse via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 8h 46m.
- 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 Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Aurora to LaGrange Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Aurora to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Aurora to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to La Crosse is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Aurora to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.












