There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, 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 6m$37–243Bus, train
- Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus Landline to MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
11h 58m$163–329Bus
- Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus Landline to MSP
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
12h 21m$103–179Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from La Crosse-LSE to Chicago281 mi
4h 36mDrive 281 mi
- Drive from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicagocar 281 mi
4h 36m$52–75Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
16h 28m$141–237
La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $35 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between La Crosse Airport (LSE) and Chicago is 234 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 58m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago, including transfers.
La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago bus services, operated by LandLine, depart from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport station.
The best way to get from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $35 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 12h 21m.
La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago bus services, operated by LandLine, arrive at Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from La Crosse Airport (LSE) to Chicago.
What companies run services between La Crosse Airport (LSE), 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, you can take a bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Station via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot Station & Terminal, and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from La Crosse-LSE to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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