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How to get fromEast Lansing to La Crosseby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane LAN - LSE
    5h 31m
    $115–463

  2. Drive 500.2 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to La Crossecar car 500.2 mi
    8h 23m
    $92–132

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    10h 59m
    $156–331

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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
    12h 36m
    $136–221

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane FNT - LSE
    8h 19m
    $119–422

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    17h 31m
    $115–185

East Lansing to La Crosse by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to La Crosse (LSE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 59m.

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