There are 4 ways to get from La Crescent to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2h 15m$49–255Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 18m$104–207Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
8h 4m$77–133Drive 283.4 mi
- Drive from La Crescent to Chicagocar 283.4 mi
4h 38m$52–75
La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crescent to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from La Crescent to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crescent to Chicago. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crescent station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between La Crescent and Chicago is 240 miles. The road distance is 285 miles.
The best way to get from La Crescent to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from La Crescent to Chicago, including transfers.
La Crescent to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crescent to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crescent to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $45 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 5h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between La Crescent, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
La Crescent to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
La Crescent to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crescent to Chicago is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from La Crescent to Chicago.
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