There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to O'Hare by plane, 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
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
1h 46m$50–266Drive 268 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to O'Harecar 268 mi
4h 25m$49–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 2m$93–190Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
7h 10m$70–103Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
7h 10m$67–113
La Crosse to O'Hare by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to O'Hare is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Chicago via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Cumberland via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between La Crosse and O'Hare is 226 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to O'Hare without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from La Crosse to O'Hare, including transfers.
La Crosse to O'Hare bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $50 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 6h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- 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
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
- 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to O'Hare bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
La Crosse to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to O'Hare is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from La Crosse to O'Hare.
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