There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to La Crosse (LSE)plane SBN - LSE
4h 32m$127–421Drive 385.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to La Crossecar 385.8 mi
6h 49m$66–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
8h 15m$205–325Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station 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
9h 53mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
5h 51m$114–366Bus via South Bend
- Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
11h 44m$79–131
Elkhart to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to La Crosse is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to La Crosse is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at La Crosse via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Elkhart and La Crosse is 320 miles. The road distance is 388.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Elkhart to La Crosse, including transfers.
Elkhart to La Crosse bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to La Crosse is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 8h 15m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to La Crosse (LSE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to La Crosse bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
La Crosse is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 11:55 AM in Elkhart and 10:55 AM in La Crosse.
Elkhart to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to La Crosse is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Elkhart to La Crosse.
Book your Elkhart to La Crosse train tickets online with Omio.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.