There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Onalaska by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly to La Crosse
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to La Crosse (LSE)plane DTW - LSE
6h 7m$90–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
11h 13m$161–350Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
12h 31m$120–180Drive 558.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Onalaskacar 558.7 mi
9h 13m$102–148Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DTW - MSP
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus
7h 42m$525–1,278Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
7h 44m$144–727Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
14h 32m$156–260
Detroit (DTW) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Onalaska is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Onalaska is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Onalaska. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Onalaska station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Detroit and Onalaska is 444 miles. The road distance is 562 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Onalaska without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Detroit to Onalaska, including transfers.
Detroit to Onalaska bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Onalaska is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 11h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Onalaska, WI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Onalaska via Chicago Union Station and La Crosse Amtrak Station in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Onalaska bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Onalaska is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 8:41 AM in Detroit and 7:41 AM in Onalaska.
Detroit to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Onalaska is 562 miles. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Detroit to Onalaska.
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