There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from La Crosse
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Detroit (DTW)plane LSE - DTW
6h 25m$95–493Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 28m$151–336Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
12h 15m$105–160Drive 561.8 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Detroitcar 561.8 mi
9h 19m$103–149Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
6h 56m$128–657Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
7h 36m$509–1,281Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
13h 48m$150–233
La Crosse to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Detroit is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $95 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between La Crosse and Detroit is 447 miles. The road distance is 565.1 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from La Crosse to Detroit, including transfers.
La Crosse to Detroit bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 11h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
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 Detroit bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 2:34 AM in La Crosse and 3:34 AM in Detroit.
La Crosse to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Detroit is 565 miles. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from La Crosse to Detroit.
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