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How to get fromLa Crosse to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LSE - SPI
    4h 48m
    $82–358

  2. Drive 349.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Springfieldcar car 349.1 mi
    6h 50m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 3m
    $151–313

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    11h 31m
    $128–248

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane LSE - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 14m
    $88–369

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    12h 42m
    $107–168

La Crosse to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 3m.

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