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How to get fromJoliet to La Crosseby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h
    $102–214

  2. Drive 286.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to La Crossecar car 286.1 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to La Crossebus bus
    9h 28m
    $69–120

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ORD - LSE
    4h 38m
    $67–315

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    9h 57m
    $66–118

Joliet to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to La Crosse via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison in around 9h 57m.

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