There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane LSE - LAN
5h 38m$70–363Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
11h 2m$123–297Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
12h 46m$119–192Drive 496.2 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Lansingcar 496.2 mi
8h 18m$91–131Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane LSE - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Lansingbus
9h 15m$118–442Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Ann Arborbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
17h 27m$107–166
La Crosse to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Lansing is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Lansing is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $70 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Lansing. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between La Crosse and Lansing is 357 miles. The road distance is 499.1 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from La Crosse to Lansing, including transfers.
La Crosse to Lansing bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Lansing is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $70 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 11h 2m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from La Crosse (LSE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from La Crosse to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from La Crosse to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Lansing bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 3:37 PM in La Crosse and 4:37 PM in Lansing.
La Crosse to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Lansing is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from La Crosse to Lansing.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.







