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How to get fromCrystal Lake to La Crosseby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to La Crosse by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    4h 8m
    $67–315

  2. Drive 229 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to La Crossecar car 229 mi
    4h 12m
    $42–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 28m
    $99–200

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    7h 48m
    $64–114

Crystal Lake to La Crosse by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 28m.

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