There are 5 ways to get from Hinsdale to La Crosse by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Line 330 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 54m$66–315Drive 273.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hinsdale to La Crossecar 273.5 mi
4h 46m$50–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 40m$89–195Bus via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
8h 12m$63–113Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
8h 55m$65–110
Hinsdale to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hinsdale to La Crosse is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Hinsdale to La Crosse is to line 330 bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Hinsdale to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from La Grange/Burlington Ave. and arriving at La Crosse via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Hinsdale to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Hinsdale and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Hinsdale and La Crosse is 243 miles. The road distance is 275.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hinsdale to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Hinsdale to La Crosse, including transfers.
Hinsdale to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
Hinsdale to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Hinsdale to La Crosse is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Hinsdale, 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 train from Hinsdale to La Crosse via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 8h 12m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Hinsdale to La Crosse bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Hinsdale to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hinsdale to La Crosse is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Hinsdale to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.










