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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    5h 57m
    $171–255
  2. Drive  241.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Gurneecar car 241.6 mi
    4h 21m
    $45–64
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    7h 30m
    $67–114
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LSE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 15m
    $56–276
  5. Bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    8h 25m
    $68–100

La Crosse to Gurnee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Milwaukee, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 7h 30m.

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