There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Itasca by plane, 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
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
3h 24m$54–264Drive 262.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Itascacar 262.3 mi
4h 20m$48–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 28m$95–189Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Wisconsin Dellsbus Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
8h 29m$66–115Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
8h 36m$71–121
La Crosse to Itasca by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Itasca is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Itasca is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Itasca station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Wisconsin Dells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Itasca. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Itasca via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between La Crosse and Itasca is 240 miles. The road distance is 263.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Itasca without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from La Crosse to Itasca, including transfers.
La Crosse to Itasca bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Itasca is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $50 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 6h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Itasca, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- 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
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 La Crosse to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from La Crosse to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Itasca bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Wisconsin Dells station.
La Crosse to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Itasca is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from La Crosse to Itasca.
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