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How to get fromLa Crosse to Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane LSE - LAN
    6h
    $70–363

  2. 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 51m
    $136–349

  3. Bus

    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 bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 45m
    $119–197

  4. Drive  496.2 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Lansingcar car 496.2 mi
    8h 18m
    $91–131

  5. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    16h 45m
    $118–198

La Crosse to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 10h 51m.

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