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

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Lake Forest 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 Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    4h 7m
    $54–273

  2. Drive 249.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Lake Forestcar car 249.5 mi
    4h 35m
    $46–66

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    6h 54m
    $95–191

  4. 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 32m
    $94–213

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to 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 train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    9h
    $73–122

La Crosse to Lake Forest by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Lake Forest. via Milwaukee, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, and Waukegan in around 7h 32m.

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