There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Chicago Union Station 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 34m$50–266Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 8m$85–190Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
6h 29m$68–101Drive 280.8 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Chicago Union Stationcar 280.8 mi
4h 39m$52–74Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
7h 8m$65–113
La Crosse to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
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 Union Station is 242 miles. The road distance is 282.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from La Crosse to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
La Crosse to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $50 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 5h 8m, you could also bus via Milwaukee, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 $85–190 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
- $30–240
- 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 La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
La Crosse to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Chicago Union Station is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from La Crosse to Chicago Union Station.
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