There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- 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
10h 33m$159–325Drive 500.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Michigan State Universitycar 500.4 mi
8h 24m$92–132Bus 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
13h 7m$145–230Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane LSE - LAN
6h 22m$112–575Bus
- 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 Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus
17h$115–184Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane LSE - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
6h 48m$117–420
La Crosse to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Michigan State University 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 10h 33m.
The distance between La Crosse and Michigan State University is 492 miles. The road distance is 503.3 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from La Crosse to Michigan State University, including transfers.
La Crosse to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Michigan State University is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 13h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Michigan State University via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 13h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
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 Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- 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
- 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
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 East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriott
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 5:17 PM in La Crosse and 6:17 PM in Michigan State University.
La Crosse to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Michigan State University is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from La Crosse to Michigan State University.
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