What is the cheapest way to get from Carbondale to La Crosse?

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to La Crosse is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to La Crosse?

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to La Crosse is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at La Crosse via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Carbondale and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Carbondale to La Crosse?

The distance between Carbondale and La Crosse is 462 miles. The road distance is 514.7 miles.

How do I travel from Carbondale to La Crosse without a car?

The best way to get from Carbondale to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $190 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to La Crosse?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Carbondale to La Crosse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to La Crosse bus from?

Carbondale to La Crosse bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to La Crosse train from?

Carbondale to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.

Train, bus or fly from Carbondale to La Crosse?

The best way to get from Carbondale to La Crosse is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 11h 29m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Carbondale to La Crosse bus arrive?

Carbondale to La Crosse bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Carbondale to La Crosse train arrive?

Carbondale to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to La Crosse?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to La Crosse is 515 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Carbondale to La Crosse.

How do I get a train ticket from Carbondale to La Crosse?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carbondale to La Crosse?

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Where can I stay near La Crosse?

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Carbondale to La Crosse - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to La Crosse (LSE)plane MWA - LSE
4h 35m
$122–452
Drive 511.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to La Crossecar 511.7 mi
10h 14m
$94–135
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
11h 29m
$191–394
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
13h 6m
$161–314
Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to La Crosse (LSE)plane PAH - LSE
5h 29m
$96–391
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to La Crosse (LSE)plane STL - LSE
7h 48m
$113–512
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus
16h 47m

Carbondale to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

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11h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to La Crosse (LSE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 29m.

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