There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Geneva by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
7h$97–194Drive 254.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Genevacar 254.4 mi
4h 18m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
9h 20m$67–113Fly, train
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
4h 13m$55–273Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
9h 55m$73–113
La Crosse to Geneva by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Geneva is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Geneva is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs $55 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Geneva. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at 3rd St & James St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Rosemont CTA Station and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Geneva via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between La Crosse and Geneva is 318 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h to get from La Crosse to Geneva, including transfers.
La Crosse to Geneva bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Geneva is to train which takes 7h and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Geneva, IL, USA?
You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Geneva via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to 3rd St & James St via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Geneva bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
La Crosse to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Geneva is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from La Crosse to Geneva.
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