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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LSE - SBN
    4h 34m
    $143–551

  2. Drive 385.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Elkhartcar car 385.2 mi
    6h 47m
    $71–102

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 57m
    $122–253

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 25m
    $103–173

  5. Bus via Lake Delton

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    11h 39m
    $77–138

La Crosse to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 57m.

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