There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane LSE - FNT
4h 44m$103–391Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 58m$182–374Bus
- Take the bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
13h 5m$113–180Drive 561.8 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Detroitcar 561.8 mi
9h 18m$103–149Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane LSE - LAN
5h 43m$110–573Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LSE - GRR
5h 37m$112–575Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-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 Detroitbus
14h 48m$163–258
La Crosse to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Michigan is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Michigan is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Michigan. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between La Crosse and Michigan is 397 miles. The road distance is 565.1 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from La Crosse to Michigan, including transfers.
La Crosse to Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Michigan is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 11h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Michigan, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 11h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from La Crosse to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from La Crosse to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from La Crosse to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from La Crosse to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from La Crosse to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 1:45 PM in La Crosse and 2:45 PM in Michigan.
La Crosse to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Michigan is 565 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from La Crosse to Michigan.
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