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How to get fromCincinnati to La Crosseby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to La Crosse by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to La Crosse

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane CVG - LSE
    5h 50m
    $110–574

  2. Drive  567.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Cincinnati to La Crossecar car 567.6 mi
    9h 41m
    $104–150

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    12h 8m
    $197–309

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 9m
    $264–490

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $524–1,214

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    13h 10m
    $106–159

Cincinnati to La Crosse by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to La Crosse.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 498.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to La Crosse via Madison in around 13h 10m.

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