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How to get fromChicago to Galesvilleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Galesville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    5h 29m
    $124–223

  2. Drive  294.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Galesvillecar car 294.3 mi
    4h 49m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    7h 33m
    $111–174

  4. Fly to La Crosse

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    3h 36m
    $88–340

  5. Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    2. Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Galesvillecar car
    4h 35m
    $54–303

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Galesville, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Galesville via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and La Crosse in around 7h 33m.

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