There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Northwestern University by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
3h 40m$54–271Drive 267.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Northwestern Universitycar 267.1 mi
4h 55m$49–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 24m$88–181Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
8h$71–105Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
8h 6m$67–111
La Crosse to Northwestern University by train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Northwestern University is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs $50 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Cumberland CTA Station and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Foster via Linden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between La Crosse and Northwestern University is 247 miles. The road distance is 268.7 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from La Crosse to Northwestern University, including transfers.
La Crosse to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Northwestern University is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Northwestern University via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago, Cumberland CTA Station, Howard CTA Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 8h.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- 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
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
La Crosse to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenview Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Northwestern University is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from La Crosse to Northwestern University.
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