There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 54m$61–139Drive 214.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE)car 214.9 mi
3h 39m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
4h 24m$57–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from La Crosse to Milwaukee-MKE214.9 mi
3h 39mFly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LSE - MKE
4h 46m$83–451Fly 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 Mitchell Airportbus
4h 14m$84–354
La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE). However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Airport Departure via N6 & Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Milwaukee Airport (MKE). However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between La Crosse and Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 204 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE), including transfers.
La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 4h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $460 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 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
- $65–430
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 General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
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
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from La Crosse to Milwaukee-MKE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from La Crosse to Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
There are 255+ hotels available in Milwaukee Airport (MKE).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Crosse and Milwaukee Airport (MKE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.