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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LSE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 5m
    $52–270

  2. Drive 244.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Elgincar car 244.7 mi
    4h 3m
    $45–65

  3. Train

    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 Elgintrain train Md-W
    7h 1m
    $95–191

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    7h 38m
    $66–112

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    9h 32m
    $70–110

La Crosse to Elgin by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 7h 38m.

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