There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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.
Fly from La Crosse
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LSE - FCA
7h 10m$197–756Bus to Rochester, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane RST - FCA
9h$168–714Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
27h 22m$390–814Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus
30h 34m$336–486Drive 1,337.6 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Kalispellcar 1,337.6 mi
21h 56m$245–353Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
7h 39m$294–1,011Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSN - FCA
9h 27m$240–940
La Crosse (LSE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Kalispell is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 21h 56m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Kalispell is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Kalispell via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 22m.
The distance between La Crosse and Kalispell is 1161 miles. The road distance is 1345.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 27h 22m and costs $390 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from La Crosse to Kalispell, including transfers.
La Crosse to Kalispell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Kalispell is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $850 and takes 27h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $490 and takes 30h 34m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $340–800 and the journey takes 27h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from La Crosse to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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Booking & Getting There
La Crosse to Kalispell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Kalispell is 1h behind La Crosse. It is currently 8:10 AM in La Crosse and 7:10 AM in Kalispell.
La Crosse to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Kalispell is 1345 miles. It takes approximately 21h 56m to drive from La Crosse to Kalispell.
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