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How to get fromIowa City to Onalaskaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Onalaska by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    11h 1m
    $116–239

  2. Drive  182.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Onalaskacar car 182.3 mi
    3h 57m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus 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 42m
    $110–183

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane MLI - LSE
    8h 17m
    $73–362

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane CID - LSE
    7h 47m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Onalaska, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Onalaska via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and La Crosse in around 12h 42m.

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