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How to get fromGrand Rapids to La Crosseby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    10h 7m
    $147–306

  2. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to La Crosse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane AZO - LSE
    8h 39m
    $81–359

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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
    12h 6m
    $124–200

  4. Drive 457.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to La Crossecar car 457.6 mi
    7h 40m
    $84–121

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to La Crosse

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane GRR - LSE
    6h 49m
    $88–437

  6. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to La Crossebus bus
    12h 55m
    $91–166

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to La Crosse

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    7h 47m
    $118–424

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to La Crosse

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane MKG - LSE
    4h 59m
    $141–390

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $131–642

Grand Rapids to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to La Crosse via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Madison in around 12h 6m.

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