There are 6 ways to get from Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE) by bus, plane, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
5h 19m$64–330Drive 138.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEcar 138.8 mi
2h 32m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
8h 33m$100–136Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madison to La Crosse-LSE138.8 mi
2h 32mBus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
9h 24m$109–155Bus via Saint Paul #2
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus
11h 19m$121–181
Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE) by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE) is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE). However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport via Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Madison and La Crosse Airport (LSE) is 355 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE), including transfers.
Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE) bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.
Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE) bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE) is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Madison to La Crosse Airport (LSE).
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse Airport (LSE).
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and La Crosse Airport (LSE), USA?
You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport via Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, 30th Ave Station, Terminal 2 Station, and Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from La Crosse to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madison to La Crosse-LSE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madison and La Crosse Airport (LSE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







