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

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LSE - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 9m
    $55–273

  2. Drive 285.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Jolietcar car 285.8 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–76

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    6h 58m
    $103–210

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    9h 4m
    $70–114

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-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 Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    10h 17m
    $71–124

La Crosse to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Pace Transit Center via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Union Station in around 10h 17m.

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