There are 9 ways to get from Baltimore to La Crosse by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to La Crosse
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to La Crosse (LSE)plane BWI - LSE
6h 59m$116–515Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus
26h$180–281Train via Washington
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
26h 3m$264–1,167Drive 972 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to La Crossecar 972 mi
16h 30m$178–257Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to La Crosse
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to La Crosse (LSE)plane DCA - LSE
7h 3m$155–1,284Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BWI - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 29m$174–980Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 29m$164–786Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
27h$182–309Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
31h 51m$320–718
Baltimore to La Crosse by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to La Crosse is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to La Crosse is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at La Crosse via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 3m.
The distance between Baltimore and La Crosse is 842 miles. The road distance is 977.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to La Crosse without a car is to bus via Milwaukee which takes 26h and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Baltimore to La Crosse, including transfers.
Baltimore to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to La Crosse is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 26h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $260 - $1,200 and takes 26h 3m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to La Crosse (LSE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to La Crosse via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 26h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
La Crosse is 1h behind Baltimore. It is currently 1:50 PM in Baltimore and 12:50 PM in La Crosse.
Baltimore to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to La Crosse is 978 miles. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Baltimore to La Crosse.
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