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How to get fromLa Crosse to Fort Wayneby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Fort Wayne by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane LSE - FWA
    5h 18m
    $103–406

  2. Drive  437.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Fort Waynecar car 437.3 mi
    7h 54m
    $80–116

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago / ...
    11h 10m
    $87–220

  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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    12h 59m
    $83–170

  5. Train, bus via Elkhart

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    12h 29m
    $101–266

La Crosse to Fort Wayne by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Coldwater at Stratton via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 12h 59m.

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