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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 50m
    $101–202

  2. Drive 233.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to DeKalbcar car 233.8 mi
    4h 6m
    $43–62

  3. 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 Dekalbbus bus
    10h 12m
    $98–148

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LSE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h 4m
    $57–272

  5. Bus, subway, 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 O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway subway
    4. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train
    11h 49m
    $74–131

La Crosse to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Dekalb via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 12m.

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