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How to get fromLa Crosse to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LSE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 55m
    $55–273

  2. Drive 228.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Crystal Lakecar car 228.5 mi
    4h 11m
    $42–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 13m
    $101–196

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 38m
    $71–115

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    9h 39m
    $70–118

La Crosse to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 39m.

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