There are 4 ways to get from La Crosse to McHenry by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Glenview to Fox Laketrain Md-N
7h 53m$93–184Drive 227.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to McHenrycar 227.1 mi
4h 2m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
11h 8m$71–119Fly, train
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain
4h 53m$55–274
La Crosse to McHenry by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to McHenry is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to McHenry is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to McHenry. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Main/Front via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Rosemont CTA Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to McHenry. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Fox Lake via Glenview. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between La Crosse and McHenry is 308 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to McHenry without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from La Crosse to McHenry, including transfers.
La Crosse to McHenry bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to McHenry train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to McHenry is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?
You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Front/Lillian via Glenview, Fox Lake, and Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Main/Front via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 11h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Glenview to Fox Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Des Plaines to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to McHenry bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
La Crosse to McHenry train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenview Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to McHenry is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from La Crosse to McHenry.
There are 92+ hotels available in McHenry.









