There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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 21m$50–256Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 8m$90–190Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Wisconsin Dellsbus Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
7h$62–109Drive 281.5 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Chicagocar 281.5 mi
4h 41m$52–75Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from University of Wisconsin - 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
7h 48m$68–118
La Crosse to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Wisconsin Dells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between La Crosse and Chicago is 241 miles. The road distance is 283.1 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from La Crosse to Chicago, including transfers.
La Crosse to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $50 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 5h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, 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 Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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 Crosse to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Wisconsin Dells station.
La Crosse to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Chicago is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from La Crosse to Chicago.
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