What is the cheapest way to get from La Crosse to River Forest?

The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to River Forest is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Crosse to River Forest?

The fastest way to get from La Crosse to River Forest is to fly and line 90 bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $50 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between La Crosse and River Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to River Forest. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Harlem & Thomas via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Harlem Blue Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between La Crosse and River Forest?

No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to River Forest. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Oak Park via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from La Crosse to River Forest?

The distance between La Crosse and River Forest is 235 miles. The road distance is 275.4 miles.

How do I travel from La Crosse to River Forest without a car?

The best way to get from La Crosse to River Forest without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from La Crosse to River Forest?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from La Crosse to River Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to River Forest bus from?

La Crosse to River Forest bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to River Forest train from?

La Crosse to River Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from La Crosse to River Forest?

The best way to get from La Crosse to River Forest is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the La Crosse to River Forest bus arrive?

La Crosse to River Forest bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.

Where does the La Crosse to River Forest train arrive?

La Crosse to River Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from La Crosse to River Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to River Forest is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from La Crosse to River Forest.

Where can I stay near River Forest?

There are 1483+ hotels available in River Forest.

La Crosse to River Forest - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 90 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from La Crosse to River Forest by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly, line 90 bus
best
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2. Take the bus from Harlem Blue Line Station to Harlem & Thomasbus
2h 34m
$53–269
Drive 273.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Crosse to River Forestcar 273.8 mi
4h 36m
$50–73
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 5m
$97–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
7h 58m
$70–116

La Crosse to River Forest by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and River Forest, Cook County, IL, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Harlem & Thomas via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Harlem-O'Hare, and Harlem Blue Line Station in around 7h 58m.

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