There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Gary by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 40m$57–265Train
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
6h 33m$101–195Bus
- Take the bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
9h$76–117Drive 310.4 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Garycar 310.4 mi
5h 16m$57–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
9h 23m$78–130
La Crosse to Gary by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Gary is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Gary is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs $55 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Gary station. However, there are services departing from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Gary. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between La Crosse and Gary is 271 miles. The road distance is 312.3 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Gary without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from La Crosse to Gary, including transfers.
La Crosse to Gary bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Gary is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Gary Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from La Crosse to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Gary bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
La Crosse to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Gary is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from La Crosse to Gary.
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