There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LSE - SPI
5h 2m$82–378Drive 349.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Springfieldcar 349.1 mi
6h 50m$64–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
9h 3m$117–269Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
10h 51m$110–223Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane LSE - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
8h 41m$87–377Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
11h 30m$98–147
La Crosse to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Springfield. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between La Crosse and Springfield is 303 miles. The road distance is 351.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from La Crosse to Springfield, including transfers.
La Crosse to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 9h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 30m.
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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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Booking & Getting There
La Crosse to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
La Crosse to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Springfield is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from La Crosse to Springfield.
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