There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Burlington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis
4h 20m$123–212Drive 210.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Burlingtoncar 210.5 mi
3h 44m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Janesville, WI to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus
6h 15m$92–127Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LSE - MKE
6h 26m$148–533Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Kenosha Brat Stopbus
4h 6m$128–413
La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Burlington is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Burlington is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Burlington. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at East Troy Airport Park and Ride via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Janesville, WI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Burlington station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Sturtevant Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between La Crosse and Burlington is 240 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Burlington without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from La Crosse to Burlington, including transfers.
La Crosse to Burlington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Burlington is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Burlington, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Burlington via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal, Janesville, WI, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
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 General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
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 La Crosse Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $8–17
- Phone
- (262) 542-8861
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Janesville, WI to East Troy Airport Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Kenosha Brat Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–27
- Website
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Burlington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
La Crosse to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sturtevant Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Burlington is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from La Crosse to Burlington.
There are 119+ hotels available in Burlington.