There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Urbana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (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
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane LSE - CMI
4h 58m$90–368Drive 386.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Urbanacar 386.8 mi
6h 20m$71–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
9h 4m$123–268Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus
10h 39m$89–136Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
11h 9m$86–149
La Crosse (LSE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Urbana is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Urbana is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $90 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Urbana. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Green & Race via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Downtown Chicago and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Urbana. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between La Crosse and Urbana is 323 miles. The road distance is 389 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Urbana without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from La Crosse to Urbana, including transfers.
La Crosse to Urbana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Urbana is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $90 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Lincoln Square Garage East via Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Illinois Terminal in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from La Crosse to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
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
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- 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 Urbana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
La Crosse to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Urbana is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from La Crosse to Urbana.
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