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How to get fromChampaign to La Crosseby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    8h 35m
    $132–274

  2. Drive 382.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to La Crossecar car 382.6 mi
    6h 24m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isr to Downtown Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    10h 7m
    $114–167

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane CMI - LSE
    5h 20m
    $87–355

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    11h 7m

Champaign to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Isr to La Crosse via Downtown Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 10h 7m.

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