What is the cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Downers Grove?

The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Downers Grove is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Crosse to Downers Grove?

The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Downers Grove is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $50 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between La Crosse and Downers Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between La Crosse and Downers Grove?

No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Downers Grove via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from La Crosse to Downers Grove?

The distance between La Crosse and Downers Grove is 263 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.

How do I travel from La Crosse to Downers Grove without a car?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Downers Grove without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $90 - $190.

How long does it take to get from La Crosse to Downers Grove?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from La Crosse to Downers Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Downers Grove bus from?

La Crosse to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Downers Grove train from?

La Crosse to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from La Crosse to Downers Grove?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Downers Grove is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the La Crosse to Downers Grove bus arrive?

La Crosse to Downers Grove bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.

Where does the La Crosse to Downers Grove train arrive?

La Crosse to Downers Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from La Crosse to Downers Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Downers Grove is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from La Crosse to Downers Grove.

Where can I stay near Downers Grove?

There are 350+ hotels available in Downers Grove.

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain
3h 49m
$54–272
Drive 270.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Crosse to Downers Grovecar 270.5 mi
4h 39m
$50–72
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 22m
$94–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
8h 22m
$69–119
Bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
8h 48m
$69–103

La Crosse to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 261.3 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Downers Grove via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 22m.

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