There are 4 ways to get from La Crosse to Mackinaw City by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Pellston (PLN)plane LSE - PLN
4h 45m$133–441Drive 448.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Mackinaw Citycar 448.5 mi
8h 53m$82–119Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Green Bay stationbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
15h 25m$97–162Train, bus
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
17h 23m$194–399
La Crosse to Mackinaw City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $130 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse station to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Grand River Station and arriving at Mackinaw via Green Bay, WI - Transit, Escanaba, MI and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between La Crosse and Mackinaw City is 364 miles. The road distance is 451.1 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from La Crosse to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
La Crosse to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from La Crosse Grand River Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 15h 25m.
La Crosse to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Green Bay station.
Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 11:58 AM in La Crosse and 12:58 PM in Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Mackinaw via Green Bay, WI - Transit, Escanaba, MI, and St. Ignace in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
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
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Green Bay station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $39–44
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Mackinaw City is 451 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from La Crosse to Mackinaw City.
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