There are 5 ways to get from Galesville to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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 La Crosse
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2h 32m$85–298Drive to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Galesville to Eau-Claire-Airport-EAUcar
- Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EAU - ORD
3h 42m$49–263Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 38m$140–250Bus
- Take the bus from Winona State University, MN to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
8h 37m$111–177Drive 294.7 mi
- Drive from Galesville to Chicagocar 294.7 mi
4h 50m$54–78
La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galesville to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Galesville to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $85 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Galesville to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Winona State University, MN and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Galesville station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Galesville and Chicago is 256 miles. The road distance is 296.5 miles.
The best way to get from Galesville to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Galesville to Chicago, including transfers.
Galesville to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona State University, MN station.
Galesville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Galesville to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $85 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 5h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Galesville, WI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Winona State University, MN to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
Galesville to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
Galesville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesville to Chicago is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Galesville to Chicago.
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