There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 20m$60–130Drive 209.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Milwaukeecar 209.5 mi
3h 31m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Minneapolis / ...
4h 50m$55–80Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LSE - MKE
5h 23m$86–434Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
4h 19m$78–351
La Crosse to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $60 - $130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Crosse and arriving at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station station and arriving at Milwaukee. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between La Crosse and Milwaukee is 196 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $60 - $130.
The train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
La Crosse to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $440 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
La Crosse to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Milwaukee is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from La Crosse to Milwaukee.
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