There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
8h 50m$84–180Drive 233.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to DeKalbcar 233.8 mi
4h 6m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
9h$78–114Fly, train
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain
6h 5m$57–282Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain
11h 9m$71–126
La Crosse to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to DeKalb is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to DeKalb is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Dekalb via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between La Crosse and DeKalb is 344 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from La Crosse to DeKalb, including transfers.
La Crosse to DeKalb bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to DeKalb is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h.
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, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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
- $70–170
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to DeKalb bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
La Crosse to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to DeKalb is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from La Crosse to DeKalb.
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