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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfield to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    11h 10m
    $239–450

  2. Drive 235 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfield to La Crossecar car 235 mi
    4h 58m
    $43–62

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    13h 9m
    $214–370

  4. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Fairfield to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane CID - LSE
    7h 12m
    $143–693

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Ottumwa Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus bus
    13h 15m
    $181–271

  6. Drive, bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Fairfield to Iowa Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane MLI - LSE
    9h 14m
    $89–376

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 535.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Fairfield, IA, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Fairfield to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Mt. Pleasant Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 10m.

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