There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 5m$42–285Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
12h 2m$169–331Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
12h 19m$105–181Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to La Crosse-LSE280.5 mi
4h 34mDrive 280.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE)car 280.5 mi
4h 34m$52–74Bus via Madison
- 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 Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus
17h 1m$140–235
Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $40 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to La Crosse Airport (LSE). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport via Union Depot & Gate A1 and Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and La Crosse Airport (LSE) is 234 miles. The road distance is 282.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 2m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE), including transfers.
Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $40 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 19m.
Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE) is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Chicago to La Crosse Airport (LSE).
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and La Crosse Airport (LSE), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport via Saint Paul Union Depot, Union Depot & Gate A1, and Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh in around 12h 19m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to La Crosse-LSE
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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