There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 59m$85–190Drive 280.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Stationcar 280.6 mi
4h 36m$52–74Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
6h 24m$69–108Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 15m$56–301
Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $55 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to La Crosse Amtrak Station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and La Crosse Amtrak Station is 282 miles. The road distance is 282.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $85 - $190.
The train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $310 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and La Crosse Amtrak Station, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and La Crosse in around 6h 24m.
- 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 La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chicago to La Crosse Amtrak Station.
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