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How to get fromLansing to La Crosseby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane LAN - LSE
    4h 50m
    $113–525

  2. Drive  496.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Lansing to La Crossecar car 496.3 mi
    8h 18m
    $91–131

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    11h
    $123–303

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    13h 19m
    $123–203

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane FNT - LSE
    6h 34m
    $120–443

Lansing to La Crosse by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to La Crosse (LSE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to La Crosse Amtrak Station via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h.

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