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

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    3h 20m
    $64–312

  2. Drive 245.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to La Crossecar car 245.7 mi
    4h 4m
    $45–65

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 16m
    $91–197

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    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 57m
    $62–110

Elgin to La Crosse by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to La Crosse via Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 7h 57m.

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