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How to get fromLa Crosse to Champaignby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane LSE - CMI
    4h 55m
    $86–354

  2. Drive 384.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Champaigncar car 384.2 mi
    6h 17m
    $71–102

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    8h 39m
    $131–268

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 57m
    $93–147

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    11h 7m
    $108–203

La Crosse to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 39m.

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