There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to La Crosse (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 3m$97–193Drive 282 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to La Crosse (Station)car 282 mi
4h 39m$52–75Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
6h 20m$69–106Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 18m$58–305Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
7h 10m$61–109
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to La Crosse (Station) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to La Crosse (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $55 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to La Crosse (Station). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to La Crosse (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Chicago and La Crosse (Station) is 283 miles. The road distance is 283.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to La Crosse (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chicago to La Crosse (Station), including transfers.
Chicago to La Crosse (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to La Crosse (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to La Crosse (Station) is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $310 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and La Crosse (Station), WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to La Crosse via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 6h 20m.
- 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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to La Crosse (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago to La Crosse (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to La Crosse (Station) is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Chicago to La Crosse (Station).
There are 45+ hotels available in La Crosse (Station).