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

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There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 24m
    $157–326

  2. Drive 500.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to East Lansingcar car 500.1 mi
    8h 22m
    $92–132

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 53m
    $145–213

  4. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane LSE - LAN
    6h 17m
    $112–575

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Ann Arborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    16h 55m
    $110–184

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane LSE - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    6h 41m
    $117–420

La Crosse to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 11h 53m.

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