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How to get fromLa Crosse to Detroitby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    11h 28m
    $304–477

  2. Drive  561.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Detroitcar car 561.8 mi
    9h 19m
    $100–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    12h 15m
    $115–165

  4. Fly from La Crosse

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LSE - DTW
    7h 40m
    $100–523

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    13h 46m

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSN - DTW
    6h 56m
    $113–517

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    7h 36m
    $675–1,314

La Crosse to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 28m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 12h 15m.

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