What is the cheapest way to get from Gurnee to La Crosse?

The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to La Crosse is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gurnee to La Crosse?

The fastest way to get from Gurnee to La Crosse is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Gurnee and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct bus from Gurnee to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave and arriving at La Crosse via Sheridan Rd & Washington St, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Gurnee and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct train from Gurnee to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Gurnee to La Crosse?

The distance between Gurnee and La Crosse is 267 miles. The road distance is 243.3 miles.

How do I travel from Gurnee to La Crosse without a car?

The best way to get from Gurnee to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Gurnee to La Crosse?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Gurnee to La Crosse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gurnee to La Crosse bus from?

Gurnee to La Crosse bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where do I catch the Gurnee to La Crosse train from?

Gurnee to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.

Train or bus from Gurnee to La Crosse?

The best way to get from Gurnee to La Crosse is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $220 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Gurnee to La Crosse bus arrive?

Gurnee to La Crosse bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.

Where does the Gurnee to La Crosse train arrive?

Gurnee to La Crosse train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Gurnee to La Crosse?

Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to La Crosse is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Gurnee to La Crosse.

Where can I stay near La Crosse?

There are 47+ hotels available in La Crosse.

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There are 5 ways to get from Gurnee to La Crosse by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
7h 54m
$63–115
Drive 241.9 mi
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1. Drive from Gurnee to La Crossecar 241.9 mi
4h 21m
$45–64
Train
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
8h 14m
$85–212
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
5h 39m
$64–298
Bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
8h 52m
$64–99

Gurnee to La Crosse by bus and train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to La Crosse via Waukegan Metra Station, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Milwaukee in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 14m.

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