There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to La Crosse by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to La Crosse (LSE)plane LEX - LSE
4h 34m$110–430Fly from Louisville International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to La Crosse (LSE)plane SDF - LSE
7h 20m$101–506Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
13h 37m$108–185Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 54m$148–384Drive 575.8 mi
- Drive from Louisville to La Crossecar 575.8 mi
9h 43m$106–152Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to La Crosse (LSE)plane CVG - LSE
5h 48m$106–574Bus, train
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 8m$124–276
Kentucky to La Crosse by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to La Crosse is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to La Crosse is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at La Crosse via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Kentucky and La Crosse is 552 miles. The road distance is 579.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kentucky to La Crosse, including transfers.
Kentucky to La Crosse bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to La Crosse is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 13h 37m.
Kentucky to La Crosse bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
La Crosse is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 6:09 PM in Kentucky and 5:09 PM in La Crosse.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to La Crosse via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 13h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to La Crosse via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Louisville International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Covington to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–60
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to La Crosse is 579 miles. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Kentucky to La Crosse.
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