There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Station to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 12m$85–190Drive 281.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Station to La Crossecar 281.9 mi
4h 40m$52–75Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
6h 32m$63–100Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 30m$62–308Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
7h 23m$61–109
Grand Central Station to La Crosse by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Station to La Crosse is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Station to La Crosse is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Station station to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Grand Central Station and La Crosse is 282 miles. The road distance is 283.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Station to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $85 - $190.
The train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Grand Central Station to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Central Station to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Station to La Crosse is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 6h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $310 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Station to La Crosse via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 6h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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 (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 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Station to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Grand Central Station to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Station to La Crosse is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Grand Central Station to La Crosse.
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