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How to get fromDeKalb to La Crosseby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    8h 36m
    $80–179

  2. Drive  234.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to La Crossecar car 234.2 mi
    4h 7m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    8h 50m
    $74–114

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    6h 5m
    $62–314

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    10h 16m
    $70–129

DeKalb to La Crosse by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to La Crosse via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 8h 50m.

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