There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Baltimore by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane LSE - BWI
6h 12m$115–503Train via Washington
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
24h 37m$266–1,192Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
25h 10m$178–287Drive 972.8 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Baltimorecar 972.8 mi
16h 31m$178–257Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LSE - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
6h 45m$144–1,278Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
26h 48m$187–302Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
30h 54m$312–709
La Crosse to Baltimore by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Baltimore is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 31m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Baltimore is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.
The distance between La Crosse and Baltimore is 841 miles. The road distance is 978.5 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Baltimore without a car is to train via Washington which takes 24h 37m and costs $260 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from La Crosse to Baltimore, including transfers.
La Crosse to Baltimore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Baltimore is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $260 - $1,200 and takes 24h 37m, you could also bus via Milwaukee, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 25h 10m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from La Crosse to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from La Crosse to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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Booking & Getting There
La Crosse to Baltimore bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Baltimore is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 4:04 AM in La Crosse and 5:04 AM in Baltimore.
La Crosse to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Baltimore is 979 miles. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from La Crosse to Baltimore.
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