There are 4 ways to get from Barrington 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 Barrington to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 48m$66–314Drive 240.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barrington to La Crossecar 240.7 mi
4h 29m$44–64Train
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 8m$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 47m$63–113
Barrington to La Crosse by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barrington to La Crosse is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Barrington to La Crosse is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Barrington 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 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Barrington to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Barrington and La Crosse is 259 miles. The road distance is 242.2 miles.
The best way to get from Barrington to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Barrington to La Crosse, including transfers.
Barrington to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Barrington to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
The best way to get from Barrington to La Crosse is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Barrington, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Barrington to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barrington 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 47m.
- 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 Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Barrington to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Barrington to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barrington to La Crosse is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Barrington to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.