There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Onalaska by train (Amtrak), bus, 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 / ...
5h 7m$104–196Drive 278.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Onalaskacar 278.3 mi
4h 33m$51–74Bus
- 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 UW La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
7h 17m$75–127Fly to La Crosse
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 13m$56–301Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Onalaskacar
4h 59m$56–317
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Onalaska is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Onalaska is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $55 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Onalaska. However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at UW La Crosse via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Onalaska 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 7m.
The distance between Chicago and Onalaska is 286 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Onalaska without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chicago to Onalaska, including transfers.
Chicago to Onalaska bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Chicago to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Onalaska is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $310 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Onalaska, 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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Onalaska via Madison and UW La Crosse in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to UW La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Onalaska bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Chicago to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Onalaska is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Chicago to Onalaska.
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